Shipping Administrator - interim - Hybrid

Confidential; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeson Recruitment Group is looking for a Shipping Administrator in Birmingham with remote working options. The role sits within the Finance & Administration team and provides generalist administrative support across Purchasing, Export/Import, Service and Accounts.

You will handle export administration, process orders, manage records, assist with invoicing and reconciliations, and support with Sales Ledger and service department administration. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, 'can do' attitude is essential.

Responsibilities

• Generalist administrative support for Purchasing, Export/Import, Service and Accounts.
• Handle Export administration, ensuring procedures comply with regulations.
• Process invoices and perform reconciliations in Purchase Ledger.
• Progress chasing for Purchasing department and general office tasks.
• Support Sales Ledger accounts—order processing and credit control.
• Assist Service department administration, including Import/Export.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Shipping Administrator -Birmingham - remote working

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

As part of the Finance & Administration team, the General/Shipping Administrator will provide a generalist administrative support for the Purchasing department, Export & Import, the Service department as well as the Accounts.

• Support with handling Export administration, ensuring all procedures comply with regulations.
• Support with Purchasing Administration tasks, including processing orders and maintaining records.
• Support with Purchase Ledger Accounts, including invoice processing and reconciliation.
• Progress Chasing for Purchasing department
• General Office Tasks - Answering the phones, filing, laser manual printing
• Support with Sales Ledger Accounts - order processing, credit control
• Support with Service department administration, service Import/Export

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for various administrative tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, 'can do' attitude is essential.

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