Logistics Coordinator

Latitude Recruitment; Romsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Pension Contribution 8%

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment seeks a highly organized Logistics Coordinator to oversee movement of goods across the UK, Europe and worldwide within a growth-oriented engineering company. You will coordinate collections, deliveries and exports with hauliers and freight forwarders, balancing cost and deadlines.

You will prepare shipping documents, liaise with customs agents and transport partners, and monitor shipments to resolve delays while supporting the sales and projects teams.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination or freight forwarding.
• Experience managing shipments UK/Europe/international.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and import/export documentation.
• Understanding of Incoterms and VAT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collections, deliveries and equipment returns UK/Europe/international.
• Arrange transport with hauliers and freight forwarders balancing cost, reliability and deadlines.
• Prepare and check shipping documents, customs declarations and border references to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with customs agents, drivers, suppliers and transport partners.
• Monitor shipments, communicate updates and resolve delays or documentation issues.
• Coordinate temporary exports, ATA Carnets and equipment returns where required.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, proof of delivery and transport costs.
• Check transport invoices against agreed rates and investigate discrepancies.
• Keep up to date with customs regulations and international transport requirements.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the sales team.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Freight forwarding

Customs documentation

Incoterms knowledge

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Logistics management systems

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking an organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of goods and equipment across the UK, Europe and worldwide within a fantastic engineering company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collections, deliveries and equipment returns across the UK, Europe and internationally.
• Arrange transport with hauliers and freight forwarders, balancing cost, reliability and deadlines.
• Prepare and check shipping documents, customs declarations and border references to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with customs agents, drivers, suppliers and transport partners.
• Monitor shipments, communicate updates and resolve delays or documentation issues.
• Coordinate temporary exports, ATA Carnets and equipment returns where required.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, proof of delivery and transport costs.
• Check transport invoices against agreed rates and investigate discrepancies.
• Keep up to date with customs regulations and international transport requirements.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the sales team.
• Working with the engineering and projects team.

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Minimum five years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination or freight forwarding.
• Experience managing shipments between the UK, Europe and international destinations.
• Knowledge of customs procedures, import/export documentation, CMRs, MRNs, GMRs, GVMS, ENS and T1 transit movements.
• Understanding of Incoterms, including DAP and DDP, and import/export VAT requirements.
• Experience working with hauliers, freight forwarders and customs agents.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines and resolve problems effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, email and logistics management systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-effective transport solutions.
• Experience with ATA Carnets, temporary exports and movements to European countries outside the EU would be advantageous.

Salary

£36,000

Hours

Days Monday to Friday (Early finish on Fridays)

All based on-site

Benefits

• 25 days’ Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Contribution 8%
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business in a newly created role