Shipping Administrator

FPR Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy engineering company in Havant is seeking a Shipping Administrator to assist with daily tasks. The role involves checking invoicing accuracy, creating customs documentation, and ensuring compliance with shipping processes. This long-term contract offers training and the potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Private Medical

Yearly Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance 2x Salary

Qualifications

• Experience in admin, data entry, and compliance required.
• Knowledge of shipping processes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Check invoicing accuracy and rectify errors.
• Create customs documentation for export shipments.
• Track proof of deliveries when requested.

Skills

Admin

Data Entry

Compliance

Shipping Processes

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

This job involves assisting the Shipping Team with daily tasks at a busy engineering company. You will start with lighter, general admin duties and will be trained to become a competent Shipping Administrator.

As a fully trained team member, you will be able to:

1. Check invoicing accuracy and rectify errors.
2. Ensure manifests are correct for daily shipments and paperwork is prepared for courier collections.
3. Create customs documentation for export shipments using ERP systems and Excel.
4. Book collections via customer web portals and provide ASNs for shipments.
5. Track proof of deliveries when requested.
6. Investigate and correct shipping errors.
7. Check and approve freight invoices using internal tools.
8. Follow processes with Customs Auditors and VAT Inspectors.
9. Liaise with import authorities for shipment clearance.
10. Process and monitor cargo insurance claims.
11. Participate in carrier reviews to optimize transit times and costs.
12. Ensure compliance with internal freight policies.
13. Have in-depth knowledge of HM Customs legal requirements.
14. Operate in customer and freight agent web portals.

This role is based on dayshift hours (0800 to 1600) in Havant and is a long-term, ongoing contract with potential for permanent employment. No formal qualifications are required, though experience in admin, data entry, and compliance is necessary. Knowledge of shipping processes is highly desirable. Starting salary is £14 per hour.

The company is a well-established engineering firm in Havant, exporting hydraulic components worldwide for over twenty years. You will be joining a great team!

If you're interested and have relevant experience, please apply to discuss the role further.

FPR Group is a Recruitment Business.

Job Location

Located in Havant. Please note, this indicates the town or city, not the exact employer location.

Your Key Contact

Sam Pratley Cert RP

Since joining FPR Group in 2018, I have enjoyed working in the Technical and Engineering team, helping candidates and clients find the right matches.

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + private medical + yearly bonus scheme
• Additional Benefits: Life assurance 2x salary