Stores & Logistics Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Flexible hours

Pension contribution

Private Healthcare

Death in Service

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking a Stores & Logistics Coordinator in Middlewich to manage stores, stock control and logistics, while supporting the purchasing team.

The role covers shipping documentation, arranging UK and international shipments, HM Customs compliance, and stock replenishment. You will work across teams to optimise processes and ensure on-time delivery.

The position offers a 36-hour week, flexible hours and a pension, plus private healthcare and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Stores, Logistics, Shipping or Supply Chain within manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of import/export procedures and customs documentation.
• Experience coordinating with freight forwarders and transport providers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipping documentation: invoices, packing lists and export paperwork.
• Pack, label and prepare goods for shipment; arrange UK and international shipments.
• Manage import/export docs and HM Customs compliance; track shipments; check freight invoices.

Skills

Stores & Logistics

Stock control

Purchasing support

Shipping documentation

Freight coordination

Process improvement

Cross-department collaboration

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

• 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