Trainee Port Logistics Coordinator - Cruise

SDW Recruitment; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established freight forwarder in Southampton seeks a Trainee Port & Logistics Coordinator. The role involves coordinating logistics functions for cruise operations, managing shipments, and ensuring customs compliance. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a driving licence. The company offers a competitive salary, pension, and free parking in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must have a positive, can-do attitude.
• High attention to detail is required.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to problem-solve is necessary.
• A valid driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cruise logistics functions and ensure timely movement of goods.
• Manage marine logistics by air & sea worldwide.
• Book shipments and update systems accurately.
• Prepare and handle shipping paperwork.
• Deliver excellent customer experience.

Skills

Positive, can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to problem solve

Driving licence

Job description

Our client, a well-established & successful family-owned freight forwarder in Southampton is looking to recruit a Trainee Port & Logistics Coordinator to join their expanding team.

Are you keen to start your career in logistics? Or maybe you have a year or so experience and want to build on what you have learnt to-date and to be more hands on in and around the port and not just office based? If so, then this could be perfect for you.

The Role:

You will learn to coordinate the cruise logistics functions, ensuring goods are moved to and from the port of call in a timely manner and ensuring complete Customs compliance, cleared into free circulation or under bond which ever is appropriate.

You will also learn to manage marine logistics to and from destinations worldwide, by air & sea. Once trained you will be responsible for booking shipments, updating systems, and dealing with shipping paperwork, and above all ensuring a great customer experience.

A key part of the role once fully trained will be attending & boarding cruise vessels whilst in Port, which means that some weekend work and unsociable hours will be required during peak cruise season. Driving licence a must.

Essential Criteria:

• Positive, can-do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Driving licence

About the Company:

This company is well established, family owned & managed business who looks after their staff. Great working environment, supportive management & friendly team.

Salary & Benefits:

The company is looking to pay a competitive salary for the right person depending on your experience. Pension & free parking also form part of the benefit package.

Apply now to find out more