Shipping Administrator

Randstad Business Support - London; Bishton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday 35 days per year

Referral bonus £300

Discretionary discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Tata Steel UK, Llanwern (Newport, Wales), is seeking a Container Shipping Controller for an initial 6-month temporary assignment with potential extension. Hybrid work (2–3 days in office) and a 36.5-hour week are offered. The role requires strong IT literacy and delivery coordination across shipping lines and depots.

Salary £17.45 per hour (£33,120 p.a. equivalent). Start ASAP after medical and drug/alcohol screening. Opportunities for progression to permanent roles exist within the team.

Qualifications

• Office-based administrative experience, ideally in Logistics or Distribution.
• Strong IT literacy, particularly MS Office.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (cyclists can be accommodated).
• High level of attention to detail, especially with numerical data.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customer service teams regarding delivery plans and production scheduling.
• Obtaining, reviewing, and agreeing on rates for trade lanes from shipping lines.
• Providing quotations to internal business units.
• Informing container stuffing depots of spikes in requirements to ensure materials are ready.
• Evaluating melt and pour status for country of origin prior to booking orders.
• Maximising road and rail loads out of the business units into stuffing depots.
• Arranging inbound movements accordingly.
• Contacting shipping lines to make bookings on material delivery.
• Managing customs clearance for goods leaving the UK.
• Ensuring paperwork and supporting certification for destination country imports are accurate.
• Inputting SOLAS VGM data into shipping line database.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you have experience within Distribution and/or Logistics?

Do you consider yourself to be personable and an asset to a busy team?

Are you based in or around Llanwern?

We have an initially temporary Container Shipping Controller role available within Tata Steel UK's Llanwern works. The department specialises in managing container shipping solutions for downstream business units, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient international transport of premium products. This role is ideal for someone with strong IT literacy skills and is proactive, a clear communicator and holds exceptional attention to detail.

Role: Container Shipping Controller

Location: TATA Steel, Llanwern, Newport, Wales, NP19 4QZ

(Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office, currently Mondays and Fridays)

Rate: £17.45 per hour (equivalent to £33,120 per annum)

Contract length: 6 months (Likely to be extended or go permanent)

Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday, 36.5 hours per week. Flexible start/finish (07:30-08:30 start to 15:45-16:45 finish; finish an hour earlier on Fridays)

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) pending the successful completion of a medical, which does require a Drug and Alcohol assessment

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with customer service teams regarding delivery plans and production scheduling
• Obtaining, reviewing, and agreeing on rates for trade lanes from shipping lines
• Providing quotations to internal business units
• Informing container stuffing depots of any spikes in requirements to ensure materials are ready
• Evaluating the melt and pour status for the country of origin prior to booking orders
• Maximising road and rail loads out of the business units into the stuffing depots
• Arranging inbound movements accordingly
• Contacting shipping lines to make bookings upon material delivery
• Managing customs clearance for goods leaving the UK
• Ensuring any paperwork and supporting certification for destination country imports are accurate
• Inputting SOLAS VGM data into the shipping line database

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience within an office based administrative role, ideally within the Logistics or Distribution sector
• Strong IT literacy, especially MS office
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the works) although cyclists can be accommodated
• High level of attention to detail, especially when handling numerical data
• Problem-solving ability and basic inventory management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skill
• Previous experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders of all level
• The ability to work alone but also as part of a team when required
• Good level of UK Health and Safety knowledge

Benefits:

• Office environment in a beautiful part of the county with modern amenities
• Nature reserve area for time away from your desk
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

Please Note: All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.