Logistics Co-Ordinator

Collaborate Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Free parking on site

Early finish on Friday

Christmas shut down

Training and support for development

Job summary

A family-owned logistics company based in Poole seeks a proactive Logistics Coordinator to support day-to-day shipping and distribution activities. The ideal candidate will manage transportation across air, sea, and road, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining compliance and accurate records. Previous logistics experience is preferred, but the company welcomes eager learners. The role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Own transport due to location; public transport is unreliable.
• Experience or knowledge of global freight operations preferred.
• Experience with shipping documentation or customs paperwork is advantageous.
• Awareness of dangerous goods regulations beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, compare, and maintain records of shipping quotes.
• Arrange transportation for shipments via air, sea, and road.
• Prepare and process shipping and customs documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Monitor shipments, track deliveries, and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
• Handle and ship dangerous goods in line with legal and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of logistics activities, including costs and documentation.
• General administration duties such as printing shipping labels and updating systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

ERP software (e.g., SAP)

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to support and manage day-to-day shipping and distribution activities for this family owned, Poole based company. Our client has a phenomenal reputation for providing top quality products and services to their global customer base, and are true to their values, creating a culture where employees feel valued and appreciated. They encourage a family feel in the workplace and most of their staff have been in the organisation for many years!

The logistics position is an additional headcount for the logistics team, and will involve obtaining and maintaining accurate shipping quotations, arranging cost-effective transportation, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods. The successful candidate will work across global freight operations (air, sea, road) and play a key role in keeping logistics running smoothly.

While experience in a similar role is preferred, our client is open to candidates who are eager to learn and develop within logistics.

LOGISTICS CO-ORDINATOR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain, compare, and maintain records of shipping quotes from carriers and freight forwarders
• Arrange transportation for shipments via air, sea, and road
• Prepare, review, and process shipping and customs documentation
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and logistics partners
• Monitor shipments, track deliveries, and resolve any issues
• Ensure compliance with all relevant shipping regulations
• Handle and ship dangerous goods in line with legal and safety requirements
• Maintain accurate records of logistics activities, including costs and documentation
• General administration duties to include printing off shipping labels, updating internal systems, ensuring key information is up to date, supporting the team during busy periods, as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL IDEALLY HAVE

• Your own transport – Due to the location (Poole) the successful candidate would need to have their own transport, as public transport is often not reliable or straight forward.
• Previous experience, or knowledge of global freight operations (air, sea, and road) – although transferrable skills / experience will be considered and training can be provided.
• Experience with shipping documentation or customs paperwork is beneficial
• Awareness of dangerous goods regulations is advantageous
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail – essential, given that you will manage your own workload, within a small team
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment – essential
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach – you will be working in a small, close-knit team, so it is important that you are able to work well with others, in addition to managing your own workload.
• Experience with logistics systems or similar ERP software (e.g. SAP) – essential to support a quicker learning process

WHAT IS ON OFFER

• A Competitive basic salary
• A supportive, collaborative work environment where you have the opportunity to progress
• Free parking on site
• Early finish on a Friday!
• Christmas shut down
• Training and support for someone who is looking to build on their experience

This role would suit someone who is organised, can quickly understand processes, and is keen to be part of a supportive, family-oriented organisation who genuinely care about their staff and customers alike.

Previous Logistics / freight / shipping / supply chain / transport experience would be ideal, but this role could also be a starting point for someone with good administration experience, looking to get into Logistics.