Shipping & Receiving Specialist — Fast-Paced Global Logistics

Tait Group; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme withployer

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness

Optional private medical insurance

Paid annual leave starting at 22 days

UK bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT in the United Kingdom seeks a Shipping and Receiving Associate to manage inbound and outbound shipments, perform quality checks, and support dock operations. You will use ERP software (Epicor or similar) to track shipments, prepare documents, and coordinate with drivers and the logistics team.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of shipping/receiving experience, strong communication, trustworthiness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years shipping/receiving experience.
• Basic understanding of shipping documents and warehouse equipment.
• 1-2 years of experience as a shipping and receiving clerk or similar role
• Communication skills which include written and oral communication
• Teamwork through development of skills to collaborate with others to achieve departmental goals
• Dependability, responsibility, and consistency in job performance
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Process inbound and outbound shipments according to company procedures
• Use ERP/logistics software to track shipments (Epicor or similar)
• Perform quality inspections of shipments based on project and/or company procedures
• Prepare packing materials, labels, and documents (commercial invoices, BOLs)
• Load/unload trucks using pallet jacks or forklifts
• Store materials in proper locations using standard warehouse equipment
• Track and update shipping status as directed
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures
• Collaborate and communicate with others involved in the shipment and receipt of products
• Collaborate effectively with logistics team members and drivers
• Report discrepancies or issues to a supervisor
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including tools and equipment

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Dependability

Problem-solving under pressure

Basic warehouse equipment knowledge

Job description

TAIT in the United Kingdom seeks a Shipping and Receiving Associate to manage inbound and outbound shipments, perform quality checks, and support dock operations. You will use ERP software (Epicor or similar) to track shipments, prepare documents, and coordinate with drivers and the logistics team.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years of shipping/receiving experience, strong communication, trustworthiness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.