Trainee Port Logistics Coordinator - Cruise

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

Job summary

A well-established freight forwarder in Southampton is looking for a Trainee Port & Logistics Coordinator. This role offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logistics, handling everything from coordinating cruise logistics to managing paperwork. Training will involve attending cruise vessels while in port. A positive attitude and a driving license are essential. The company provides a supportive work environment and competitive salary depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Free parking

Responsibilities

• Learn to coordinate cruise logistics functions.
• Manage marine logistics by air & sea.
• Responsible for booking shipments and handling paperwork.

Skills

Positive, can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to problem solve

Driving license

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 perhaps you have some experience and want to build on what you've learned to date, gaining more hands-on experience around the port rather than just office-based work? If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The Role:

You will learn to coordinate cruise logistics functions, ensuring goods are moved to and from the port of call in a timely manner while ensuring complete Customs compliance, whether cleared into free circulation or under bond, as 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, handling shipping paperwork, and ensuring a great customer experience. A key part of the role, once fully trained, will involve attending and boarding cruise vessels while in port, which means some weekend work and unsociable hours during peak cruise season. A driving license is essential.

Essential Criteria:

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

About the Company:

This company is well-established, family-owned & managed, and values their staff. They offer a great working environment with supportive management and a friendly team.

Salary & Benefits:

The company offers a competitive salary depending on experience. Benefits include pension and free parking. Apply now to find out more.