Logistics Coordinator

Pertemps Leeds Commercial; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible leave benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Retail discounts and savings

Training and development

Job summary

Pertemps Leeds Commercial is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Uttoxeter. The role involves coordinating UK and international shipments, preparing documentation and supporting day-to-day warehouse activities.

You will work with freight providers and DGSA to ensure safe, compliant transport by road, air and sea. The position requires hands-on logistics experience, a forklift licence and strong IT skills with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, warehousing or distribution.
• Forklift licence required.
• Strong organisational and IT skills with Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UK and international shipments and pickups.
• Liaise with freight providers to arrange transport by road, air and sea.
• Prepare and maintain shipping, customs and export documentation.
• Support DGSA-related transport documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Package, label, palletise and secure consignments for dispatch.
• Receive deliveries, check goods, store materials and prepare outgoing consignments.
• Ensure correct identification and documentation before shipments depart.
• Operate forklift trucks and other handling equipment safely.
• Monitor stocks of packaging, pallets and materials for dispatch.

Skills

Logistics experience

Warehousing

Shipping

Forklift licence

Documentation & paperwork

IT skills (Word & Excel)

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Salary: Up to GBP28,000 depending on experience + annual bonus

Location: Uttoxeter

Schedule: Monday to Friday, no weekends

The Opportunity

My client is a large, well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated industrial environment. Due to continued requirements within their Uttoxeter operation, they are looking to recruit a Logistics Coordinator to join their team.This is a varied, hands-on logistics position covering both UK and international shipments, with responsibility for coordinating transport, preparing documentation, managing goods in and out, and supporting day-to-day warehouse activities.The role would suit someone with previous experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, shipping or goods-in/goods-out who is comfortable combining administrative responsibilities with practical warehouse duties.You'll be working with a range of internal teams and external logistics providers to ensure goods are prepared, documented and transported safely and efficiently by road, air and sea.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating UK and international logistics activities, including arranging shipments and collections
• Liaising with approved freight and logistics providers to organise transportation by road, air and sea
• Preparing and maintaining accurate shipping, transport, customs and export documentation
• Supporting the transportation of regulated and dangerous goods, ensuring the correct documentation and procedures are followed
• Working alongside the company's Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to ensure activities comply with current transport legislation and requirements
• Preparing consignments for dispatch, including packaging, labelling, palletising and securing goods appropriately
• Managing goods-in and goods-out, including receiving deliveries, checking products, storing materials and preparing outgoing consignments
• Ensuring shipments are correctly identified and documented before leaving site
• Operating forklift trucks and other mechanical handling equipment to safely load, unload and move goods around the facility
• Monitoring stocks of packaging, pallets and other materials required for dispatch
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse and logistics environment
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider operation to ensure materials and products are available when required
• Helping identify and resolve any issues that could impact deliveries, collections or shipping schedules.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience within logistics, warehousing, distribution, shipping or a similar operational environment
• Experience with goods-in/goods-out, dispatch or stock movements
• A valid forklift truck licence
• Good knowledge and appreciation of manual handling and warehouse safety
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several activities at the same timeGood written and verbal communication skills, as you'll regularly deal with colleagues, transport providers and other stakeholders
• Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Confidence learning and working with bespoke software and database systems
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team
• A careful and methodical approach to paperwork and documentation

Previous knowledge of ADR and/or IATA regulations relating to the transportation of dangerous goods would be particularly useful. However, this is not essential, as relevant training can be provided.

What's on offer?

• Salary up to GBP28,000, depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave and additional flexible leave benefits
• Employee recognition and reward programme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Retail discounts and savings
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Opportunities to develop your career within a larger organisation

If you have experience within logistics or warehousing and are looking for a varied role where you can develop your experience across UK and international operations, this could be a great next step.

My client is looking for someone who can bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a safety-first approach to the team.