Shipping Administrator

Stafforce Ports; Immingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Stafforce Ports in Immingham is seeking a Shipping Administrator to support the Operations team with import/export administration, transport documentation, data handling, and customer communications to keep daily shipments running smoothly.

This part-time role requires experience in logistics, strong Excel and Word skills, and the ability to liaise with ports, terminals, and customers across the UK. Destin8 experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, imports or exports.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of transport, shipping and customs documentation.
• Experience liaising with ports, terminals and customers.
• Destin8 experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide import and export support to the Operations team.
• Prepare and complete transport, shipping, and related documentation accurately.
• Maintain accurate records and perform data entry tasks.
• Communicate with customers, ports, terminals, and transport providers across the UK.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct enquiries to the relevant department.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and operational documents.
• Utilise internal systems and software to manage operational processes efficiently.
• Support the coordination of shipments and day-to-day operational activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Skills

Logistics experience

Liaison with ports

Shipping documentation

Destin8

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Shipping Administrator

Location: Immingham,

Job Type: Part time

Salary: From £26,437

JOB ROLE

We are looking for an organised and proactive administrator to Supporting the Operations team, you will assist with import and export administration, transport documentation, data management, and customer communications to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of operations.

• Provide import and export support to the Operations team.


• Prepare and complete transport, shipping, and related documentation accurately.


• Maintain accurate records and perform data entry tasks.


• Communicate with customers, ports, terminals, and transport providers across the UK.


• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct enquiries to the relevant department.


• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and operational documents.


• Utilise internal systems and software to manage operational processes efficiently.


• Support the coordination of shipments and day-to-day operational activities.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working within logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, imports, or exports.


• Excellent communication skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and word for administrative task


• Knowledge of transport, shipping, and customs documentation.


• Experience liaising with ports, terminals, and customers.


• Previous experience using Destin8 would be advantageous.S93

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