Logistics Coordinator

Randstad Construction & Property; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator to join the team onsite in Horsham. The role is a 12-month full-time contract working 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Salary is £15.86 per hour, with core and early shift options. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure on-time, compliant delivery of clinical trial products, maintaining high quality at the right cost.

Qualifications

• Strong administration, planning, and organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and experience with electronic/automated systems.
• Self-driven, able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Import & Export Processing: review customs documents and prepare export documentation.
• Data & Compliance: enter shipment details into courier ERP systems and maintain regulatory paperwork (AEO).
• Client & Courier Relations: manage inquiries, track invoices, coordinate with couriers for best options.
• Specialized Documentation: apply for Certificates of Origin and raise Drug License applications as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: contribute to cross-functional process improvements and apply GMP to meet RFT and OTIF metrics.

Skills

Administration

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Self-starter

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Horsham (Langhurstwood Road) – 100% Onsite

Position Type: Full‑Time, 12‑Month Contract (potential extension)

Hours: 38.75 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary: £15.86 per hour

Shift Patterns:

• Core Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Standard rate)
• Early Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Includes a 10% shift allowance premium)

About Us

When you are part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do ambitious work and be part of a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. As Fisher Clinical Services, we are exclusively focused on serving the packaging and distribution requirements of clinical trials across the world. Your work contributes directly to our mission: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

The Role

Under the direction of the Logistics Team Leader, you will work closely with internal teams, external clients, and global couriers. Your primary mission is to ensure clinical trial products are delivered fit for purpose, on time, and maintain the highest quality standards at the right cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Import & Export Processing: Review customs documents, provide clearance instructions for incoming shipments, and raise required documentation for global exports.
• Data & Compliance: Accurately enter shipment details into courier ERP systems; ensure all paperwork is filed in line with regulatory requirements to maintain Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.
• Client & Courier Relations: Proactively handle client inquiries, track pro‑forma invoices, and interact daily with couriers to source the best shipping options.
• Specialized Documentation: Apply for Certificates of Origin with the Local Chamber of Commerce and raise Controlled Drug License applications with government departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in cross‑functional business process improvements and apply Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) to meet RFT (Right First Time) and OTIF (On Time In Full) metrics.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Strong administration, planning, and organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) and experience using electronic/automated systems.
• A proven self‑starter who thrives both independently and within a collaborative, cross‑functional team.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desirable but Not Essential)

• Prior experience working within an operational, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Principles) requirements.
• Experience guiding or mentoring colleagues.

What's in it for you?

• Equipment Provided: Laptop and all necessary accessories will be supplied.
• Growth Opportunities: Work for a global leader with a £40billion revenue stream and the largest R&D investment in the industry.
• Seamless Application Process: Efficient 1‑stage interview process (CV screening only).

Pre‑employment Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Standard Background Check.
• Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.