Senior Shipping Lead

halma; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Halma is seeking a Shipping Team member in the United Kingdom to handle the accurate shipment of goods worldwide. You will support the team leader, manage domestic and export shipments, and maintain ERP data with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

You will prepare export documents, liaise with customers and internal teams, and ensure high service levels while adapting to regulatory changes. The role is suited to detail-oriented individuals with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the team leader and administration team, managing a high volume of domestic and export shipments
• Manage customer orders post packing through to delivery, liaising with customers and internal teams to confirm requirements, resolve enquiries and ensure an excellent service
• Maintain accurate customer, product and transactional data within the ERP system
• Prepare and verify export and customs documentation, ensuring full compliance with current regulations and required timescales
• Be aware of and prepare for incoming regulation changes for both origin and destination requirements
• Produce export-related paperwork including Chamber of Commerce declarations, supplier declarations and support attestations
• Coordinate transport bookings, calculate pallet requirements and work closely with logistics providers to ensure timely collections and deliveries
• Communicate production requirements, order updates and schedule changes across departments to support efficient operations
• Create and maintain product data and technical information, ensuring accuracy across internal systems and customer documentation
• Investigate and resolve product, labelling, delivery and administrative queries from customers and internal stakeholders
• Prepare reports, analysis and operational information for management, maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Draft professional correspondence, emails and documentation, and participate in departmental meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all administrative, operational and compliance activities are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with company procedures

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

As a member of the Shipping Team, you will be responsible for the accurate shipment of goods to our customers all over the world.

Salary up to £35,000 per annum.

• Provide support to the team leader and administration team, managing a high volume of domestic and export shipments
• Manage customer orders post packing through to delivery, liaising with customers and internal teams to confirm requirements, resolve enquiries and ensure an excellent service
• Maintain accurate customer, product and transactional data within the ERP system
• Prepare and verify export and customs documentation, ensuring full compliance with current regulations and required timescales
• Be aware of and prepare for incoming regulation changes for both origin and destination requirements
• Produce export-related paperwork including Chamber of Commerce declarations, supplier declarations and support attestations
• Coordinate transport bookings, calculate pallet requirements and work closely with logistics providers to ensure timely collections and deliveries
• Communicate production requirements, order updates and schedule changes across departments to support efficient operations
• Create and maintain product data and technical information, ensuring accuracy across internal systems and customer documentation
• Investigate and resolve product, labelling, delivery and administrative queries from customers and internal stakeholders
• Prepare reports, analysis and operational information for management, maintaining accurate records and filing systems
• Draft professional correspondence, emails and documentation, and participate in departmental meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all administrative, operational and compliance activities are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with company procedures