Logistics Coordinator

WR Logistics; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment partner is seeking a Shipping Officer to ensure efficient operation in the Shipping Department. The candidate will work with clients and freight forwarders, arrange shipments, and verify shipping documentation. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience in logistics and strong IT skills. Benefits include a flexible schedule, annual leave, and workplace pension.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days plus public holidays

Bonus Scheme after the first year

Workplace pension with employer contribution

Private healthcare after the first year

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar logistics or shipping role.
• Good IT literacy (Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive, reliable, and hard-working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and freight forwarders.
• Arrange the collection and dispatch of shipments via Air, Sea, and Courier.
• Check and process shipping documentation to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Provide shipping support to Sales Engineers and the Warehouse team.

Skills

Logistics experience

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Role Overview

As part of a small, dynamic team, the Shipping Officer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Shipping Department.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: DOE
• Bonus Scheme: Available after the first year of employment.
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (flexibility to work outside of core hours may occasionally be required).
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus public holidays.
• Pension: Workplace pension with employer contribution.
• Healthcare: Private healthcare offered after the first year of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and freight forwarders.
• Arrange the collection and dispatch of shipments via Air, Sea, and Courier.
• Check and process shipping documentation to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Provide shipping support to Sales Engineers and the Warehouse team.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar logistics or shipping role.
• Good IT literacy (Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive, reliable, and hard-working attitude.

Please note: candidates without prior logistics experience will not be considered for this position.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.