Shipping Coordinator

DTC | A Codan Company; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

Bonus scheme

Pay reviews

Training & development

Employee assistance

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible hours

Modern office

Onsite café

Job summary

DTC | A Codan Company, based in Whiteley, Hampshire, seeks a Shipping Coordinator to manage imports/exports, prepare shipping docs, and coordinate with freight partners to keep goods moving.

You will handle high-value electronics packing, schedule shipments, and ensure compliance with UK customs. The role requires 2+ years in a fast-paced logistics environment and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in packing, dispatch, export/import in a supply chain/manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with UK customs practices for international exports.
• Structured and careful handling of high-value electronics.
• Flexible to last-minute priority changes to support customers and business needs.
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel and ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics included).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, packing and preparing high-value electronic goods for UK/International shipment.
• Coordinate shipments with express couriers and international shipping companies to ensure timely delivery.
• Generate UK and International shipping documents (invoices, delivery notes, air waybills, ATA-Carnets) for air/road movements.
• Support export license record keeping for export-controlled goods.

Skills

2+ years shipping

Shipping/Imports/Exports

UK Customs familiarity

Communication & Organisation

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

Dynamics

Job description

Title: Shipping Coordinator Date: 8 Oct 2026 Location: United Kingdom, Whiteley, Hampshire, GB

About Us

DTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire.

Our technology is deployed by our customers to give them an unrivalled ability to wirelessly transmit data over long ranges with high reliability and security. We are well established across multiple markets such as military and defence, uncrewed vehicles such as drones, police and government, and broadcast technology.

What will you be doing?

Coordinate the practical and administrative side of our imports and exports, from preparing shipping documentation and arranging collections to working with freight partners and internal teams to keep goods moving on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting, packing and preparing high-value electronic goods ready for UK / International shipment
• Working with express package couriers & international shipping companies, to coordinate/ schedule shipments and see them through to successful and timely delivery
• Generating UK and International shipping documentation (e.g. commercial invoices, delivery notes, air waybills, ATA-Carnets) for both permanent and temporary movements by air and road (Training provided)
• Supporting export license control record keeping practices, for shipments of export-controlled goods (Training Provided)

Key Skills / Experience

• A minimum of 2 years working in a fast-paced packing, dispatch, export/import business function - in a supply chain/manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with UK Customs practices and procedures for international exports
• Being structured and caring in your approach to handling high valued, sensitive electronic products
• Being flexible and receptive to last-minute priority changes to support the customer and business requirements
• Computer literacy skills, familiar with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Dynamics) and business ERP/MRP systems
• Good communication & organisation skills

Benefits And Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

Our Employees Receive

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.
• Open plan, modern office environment
• Onsite subsidized café

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DTC | A Codan Company is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.