Logistics Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Logistics Co-Ordinator to manage shipments across road, sea, and air. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and knowledge of international shipping. Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, managing customs clearance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The company offers benefits including a pension scheme and life insurance.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

On-site parking

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ logistics/shipping/supply chain coordination experience.
• Sound knowledge of international shipping.
• Familiarity with DGSA requirements and dangerous goods handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic, European, and worldwide shipments.
• Manage customs clearance processes and shipping documentation.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations.

Skills

Logistics coordination

International shipping knowledge

Dangerous goods handling

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Logistics Co-Ordinator

£25,000 – £30,000 | Milton Keynes | 8:30 – 17:15 Mon–Fri | Permanent

We’re representing a long-established UK manufacturer and exporter with a strong international customer base, recruiting for a skilled Logistics Co-Ordinator to manage a variety of domestic and global shipments. This role involves coordinating the full freight process across road, sea, and air, ensuring operations run efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure all freight movements meet strict regulatory standards, including dangerous goods handling requirements.

Key responsibilities:

1. Coordinate domestic, European, and worldwide shipments (road, sea, air)
2. Manage customs clearance processes and accurate shipping documentation
3. Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, Incoterms, and DGSA obligations
4. Negotiate freight rates, monitor costs, and optimise transport routes
5. Handle dangerous goods (including lithium-ion batteries) in line with safety legislation and MSDS guidelines
6. Oversee reverse logistics activities and maintain product traceability
7. Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost performance, and documentation accuracy

About you:

1. Minimum 2 years’ logistics/shipping/supply chain coordination experience
2. Sound knowledge of international shipping
3. Familiarity with DGSA requirements and dangerous goods handling
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
5. Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Benefits:

Pension scheme, cycle-to-work programme, on-site parking, life insurance, and more.

Location: Office-based in Milton Keynes — must be able to commute or relocate