Stores & Logistics Coordinator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Flexible hours

Private Healthcare

Death in Service cover

Christmas shutdown

10% employer pension contribution

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Stores & Logistics Coordinator in Middlewich to manage stores, stock and logistics operations while supporting the purchasing team. This full-time, permanent role involves coordinating UK and international shipments, handling import/export documentation and maintaining packaging procedures.

The opportunity offers a 36-hour week, flexible hours, private healthcare, Death in Service cover and a Christmas shutdown, with a salary of £30,000–£35,000 DOE

Qualifications

• Experience in Stores, Logistics, Shipping or Supply Chain within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and customs documentation.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and transport providers.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with ability to improve processes.
• Good communication across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipping documentation (invoices, packing lists, export paperwork).
• Pack, label and prepare goods for shipment.
• Arrange UK and international shipments; obtain freight quotes and bookings.
• Manage import/export documentation; ensure HM Customs compliance.
• Provide customs clearance instructions and commodity codes.
• Track inbound/outbound shipments and update teams/customers.
• Check freight invoices against rates; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain packaging stock and safe packaging procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment for loading.
• Ensure proof of collection/delivery documentation is received.
• Manage onsite stores, goods receiving, stock control and inventory checks.
• Replenish stock and process returns; raise/p-monitor purchase orders.
• Support Senior Buyer with daily purchasing tasks.

Skills

Stores & Logistics experience

Import/Export procedures

Freight forwarders knowledge

Organisational skills

Process improvement

Cross-department communication

Job description

Position: Stores & Logistics Coordinator

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Location: Middlewich

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent - M-F

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-end instrumentation and is seeking an experienced Stores & Logistics Coordinator to manage stores, stock control and logistics operations, while providing support to the purchasing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business offering excellent benefits, flexible working and long-term career stability.

Position Overview

Logistics

• Prepare shipping documentation, including invoices, packing lists and export paperwork.
• Pack, label and prepare goods for shipment.
• Arrange UK and international shipments, obtaining freight quotes and booking transport.
• Manage import and export documentation, ensuring compliance with HM Customs regulations.
• Provide customs clearance instructions and maintain commodity codes.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments, updating internal teams and customers as required.
• Check freight invoices against agreed rates and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain packaging stock and develop safe, efficient packaging procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment to move goods and assist with vehicle loading.
• Ensure proof of collection and delivery documentation is received.

Stores & Purchasing

• Manage the onsite stores, including goods receiving, stock control, kitting and inventory checks.
• Replenish stock and process returns where required.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders to maintain stock availability.
• Support the Senior Buyer with day-to-day purchasing activities.

Position Requirements

• Previous experience in a Stores, Logistics, Shipping or Supply Chain role within manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of import/export procedures and customs documentation.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and transport providers.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with the ability to improve processes.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• 36-hour working week
• Half-day finish every Friday
• Flexible working hours
• 10% employer pension contribution (when contributing 4%)
• Private Healthcare
• Death in Service cover
• Christmas shutdown