Transport & Shipping Coordinator

Aspire Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and shipping company is seeking a proactive Transport and Shipping Controller to manage the logistics of aerospace materials in Bolton. The role involves coordinating shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have experience in transportation or logistics, strong knowledge of customs, and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Full training and career development

Regular staff events

Salary and performance reviews

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, shipping, or export operations, ideally in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK customs and export regulations.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving logistics needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule shipments and coordinate transportation modes.
• Build relationships with carriers and negotiate contracts.
• Oversee import/export documentation and compliance.
• Prepare and audit shipping documents.
• Monitor shipment performance using KPIs.
• Collaborate with warehouse and supply chain teams.

Skills

Transport logistics

UK customs regulations

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Tools

Logistics systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Transport and Shipping Controller

Type: Permanent - 36.50 hours per week

Location: Bolton

Salary: £24,000 per year

Benefits

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Transport and Shipping Controller to manage the logistics and dispatch of aerospace materials. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient movement of goods across road, air, and sea, while maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Logistics & Dispatch Coordination: Plan and schedule inbound/outbound shipments; coordinate transportation modes, route planning, and resource allocation.
• Carrier & Freight Forwarder Management: Build strong relationships with carriers and freight forwarders; negotiate contracts and monitor cost efficiencies.
• Customs & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee import/export procedures and documentation; stay current with UK and international logistics regulations, including hazardous goods.
• Shipping Documentation & Process Control: Prepare and audit shipping documents (waybills, bills of lading, customs forms); manage export license applications and ensure trade compliance (e.g., ITAR/EAR if applicable).
• Performance Monitoring & Customer Service: Track shipments, resolve delivery issues, and communicate with stakeholders; use KPIs to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• Inventory & Warehouse Collaboration: Work closely with warehouse and supply chain teams to optimise schedules; align shipping with inventory and production needs.
• Quality & Ethical Standards: Adhere to industry quality and ethical standards (e.g., EN 9120, anti-bribery, traceability).
• Collaboration with Production Scheduling: Support internal scheduling to align with incoming materials; balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory; optimise workload sequencing and throughput.

Requirements

• Experience in transport, logistics, shipping, or export operations—ideally in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of UK customs and export regulations.
• Proficiency in logistics systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Knowledge or certification in quality management is a plus.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving logistics needs.

Scope & Opportunities

• Dynamic role in a growing UK-based aerospace operation.
• Opportunity to shape logistics and shipping processes.
• Collaborative and ethical workplace culture.
• Professional development within a diverse and expanding organisation.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private medical insurance (Grade E)
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training and career development
• Regular staff events
• Salary and performance reviews
• Early finish on Fridays