Transport & Shipping Coordinator

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

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport and Shipping Controller in Bolton. This permanent role involves coordinating shipments, managing freight relationships, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Candidates should have experience in logistics, particularly in aerospace or manufacturing, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £24,000 per year plus benefits, including 25 days of 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 ideally in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Knowledge or certification in quality management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule inbound/outbound shipments.
• Negotiate contracts with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Oversee import/export procedures and documentation.
• Prepare and audit shipping documents.
• Track shipments and resolve delivery issues.
• Work with warehouse teams to optimise schedules.

Skills

Experience in transport, logistics, shipping, or export operations

Strong knowledge of UK customs and export regulations

Proficiency in logistics systems and Microsoft Office

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Flexibility to adapt to evolving logistics needs

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Transport and Shipping Controller
Type: Permanent - 36.50 hours per week
Location: Bolton
Salary: £24,000 per year + Benefits

Key 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 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

How to Apply

To find out more about this opportunity or to apply, send your CV to [e-mail] or call Helen on 0161 237 4230.