Logistics Coordinator

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,100 - 31,900; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel Limited is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in the Telford area to ensure freight operations meet service and cost targets. This permanent role offers a stable, progressive career with a Monday–Friday 37.5h week and a salary up to circa £29,000 depending on experience.

You will coordinate shipments with hauliers and internal teams, communicate with customers and overseas partners, and handle import/export documentation while supporting cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, freight, transport, import/export, or administration.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to learn new systems.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments with hauliers, agents and internal teams.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers and overseas partners to move shipments.
• Update internal systems with shipment and cost information.
• Process import and export customs documentation.
• Resolve shipment issues and inform customers of delays.
• Negotiate transport rates and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare and send customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Work with other departments to ensure excellent customer service.
• Support the wider operations team with day-to-day tasks.
• Adhere to Health & Safety and company policies.
• Complete training and development activities when required.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

System proficiency

Proactive attitude

Team player

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Telford

Permanent

Up to circa £29,000 - depending on experience

Monday to Friday 37.5hrs

We are working with an expanding business in the Telford area, who have an exciting new opportunity to join their energetic team as a Logistics Coordinator. Your job will be to ensure the freight operational requirements are met and all services are arranged and delivered within service and cost parameters. This is a great time to be joining a business who are continuing to flourish and can offer a stable and progressive career.

As the Logistics Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating shipments with hauliers, agents and internal teams.
• Communicating with customers, suppliers and overseas partners to keep shipments moving smoothly.
• Updating internal systems with shipment and cost information.
• Processing import and export customs documentation.
• Resolving shipment issues and keeping customers informed of any delays.
• Negotiating transport rates and supporting cost-saving initiatives.
• Preparing and sending customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Working closely with other departments to ensure excellent customer service.
• Supporting the wider operations team with day-to-day tasks as required.
• Always Following Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Completing training and development activities when required.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous logistics, freight, transport, Import / export, shipping or administration experience
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Confident using systems and learning new processes.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• A team player with a positive attitude.

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce.

Reference: AA27014