Shipping Coordinator

Job Role

We are a privately owned manufacturer of Tube Assemblies for major companies, using World Class technology. The Company has been located in Worcester for over 75 years and has Quality Systems Approved to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949:2016.

We have a vacancy for a Shipping Co-ordinator who will be responsible for organising and monitoring the efficient movement of finished tubular assemblies to our Customers.

The role ensures that shipments are prepared accurately, dispatched on time and supported by the correct documentation, while maintaining clear communication with customers, carriers and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

· Issue ‘Pick Lists’ to Warehouse Staff

· Ensure Warehouse Staff meet the required deadlines

· Control Warehouse Stock Accuracy

· Work on End of Year stocktake

· Book Transport as required

· Ensure Shipping Loads are completed on time to meet Customer collection dates

· Organise for Collecting Vehicles to be loaded with the correct material

· Ensure signed copies of Delivery Notes are obtained

· Comply with Health and Safety standards, ensuring all shipments are in a safe condition

· Attach Shipping documents to loads as required

· Affix Shipping labels to loads prior to Despatch as requested by Customers

· Create Commercial Invoices/Credit Notes as required

· Send Shipping paperwork to Customer Liaison Office for Transport Booking

· Return stock items to Quality Department for checking as requested. Issue re-work orders to maintain stock accuracy

· Filing of Signed Delivery documents

Skills and Experience

· Previous experience in shipping logistics, transport administration, export administration or a similar co-ordination role.

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and changing priorities.

· High attention to detail when preparing documentation and entering data.

· Good communication skills particularly when dealing with Customers and Transport companies

· Ability to investigate issues, make practical decisions and escalate potential problems where necessary

Desirable

· Experience arranging international shipments and working with customs documentation

· Previous experience in a manufacturing, production environment

Key Competencies

· Customer focus

· Planning and prioritisation

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Problem solving

· Teamwork and collaboration

· Resilience under pressure

· Ownership and accountability

What We Offer

· Full time, permanent role

· Competative salary

· 37 hours per week – 08.00 to 15.54, Monday to Friday

· 31 days paid holidays, including Bank Holidays

· Require commuter distance no more than 15 miles from WR5

· No agencies please

If you have these capabilities and are looking for a new opportunity which combines an office environment with a hands-on role, we will look forward to your application. The position involves moving pallets and sorting loads in preparation for carrier collections, which includes an element of outside working throughout all seasons.

Expected hours: 37.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person