Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Logistics Coordinator

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Salary: Up to £28,000 depending on experience + annual bonus

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Location: Uttoxeter

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Schedule: Monday to Friday, no weekends

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The Opportunity

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My client is a large, well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated industrial environment. Due to continued requirements within their Uttoxeter operation, they are looking to recruit a Logistics Coordinator to join their team.

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This is a varied, hands-on logistics position covering both UK and international shipments, with responsibility for coordinating transport, preparing documentation, managing goods in and out, and supporting day-to-day warehouse activities.

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The role would suit someone with previous experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, shipping or goods-in/goods-out who is comfortable combining administrative responsibilities with practical warehouse duties.

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You'll be working with a range of internal teams and external logistics providers to ensure goods are prepared, documented and transported safely and efficiently by road, air and sea.

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What you'll be doing

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As Logistics Officer, you'll take responsibility for coordinating the movement of goods both domestically and internationally. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Coordinating UK and international logistics activities, including arranging shipments and collections

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• Liaising with approved freight and logistics providers to organise transportation by road, air and sea

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• Preparing and maintaining accurate shipping, transport, customs and export documentation

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• Supporting the transportation of regulated and dangerous goods, ensuring the correct documentation and procedures are followed

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• Working alongside the company's Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to ensure activities comply with current transport legislation and requirements

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• Preparing consignments for dispatch, including packaging, labelling, palletising and securing goods appropriately

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• Managing goods-in and goods-out, including receiving deliveries, checking products, storing materials and preparing outgoing consignments

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• Ensuring shipments are correctly identified and documented before leaving site

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• Operating forklift trucks and other mechanical handling equipment to safely load, unload and move goods around the facility

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• Monitoring stocks of packaging, pallets and other materials required for dispatch

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• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse and logistics environment

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• Working closely with colleagues across the wider operation to ensure materials and products are available when required

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• Helping identify and resolve any issues that could impact deliveries, collections or shipping schedules.

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What we're looking for

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My client is looking for someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable working in an environment where safety, accuracy and compliance are extremely important.

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You'll ideally have:

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• Previous experience within logistics, warehousing, distribution, shipping or a similar operational environment

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• Experience with goods-in/goods-out, dispatch or stock movements

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• A valid forklift truck licence

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• Good knowledge and appreciation of manual handling and warehouse safety

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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several activities at the same time

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• Good written and verbal communication skills, as you'll regularly deal with colleagues, transport providers and other stakeholders

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• Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

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• Confidence learning and working with bespoke software and database systems

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• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a wider team

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• A careful and methodical approach to paperwork and documentation

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Previous knowledge of ADR and/or IATA regulations relating to the transportation of dangerous goods would be particularly useful. However, this is not essential, as relevant training can be provided.

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What's on offer?

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This is an opportunity to join a sizeable, established organisation where safety and employee development are taken seriously.

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The package includes:

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• Salary up to £28,000, depending on experience

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• Discretionary annual bonus

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• Company pension

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• Life assurance

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• Generous annual leave and additional flexible leave benefits

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• Employee recognition and reward programme

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• Health and wellbeing benefits

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• Retail discounts and savings

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• Ongoing professional training and development

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• Opportunities to develop your career within a larger organisation

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If you have experience within logistics or warehousing and are looking for a varied role where you can develop your experience across UK and international operations, this could be a great next step.

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My client is looking for someone who can bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a safety-first approach to the team. If that sounds like you, please apply and I’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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