Shipping Administrator

BMR Solutions • Temporary • Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom • £14.50 - £15 / hour • 1w ago

Chippenham, Wiltshire
£14.50 per hour
Ongoing Contract | 37 Hours per Week

BMR Solutions are currently recruiting for a Shipping Administrator to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Chippenham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy logistics team on an ongoing contract, supporting UK and international shipping operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position would suit someone with previous shipping or export administration experience who enjoys working in a highly organised environment where attention to detail is essential.

The Role

Working as part of the Logistics team, you will be responsible for coordinating UK and international shipments, preparing export documentation and ensuring goods are despatched accurately and on time. You will also support customs compliance and export control activities while liaising with internal departments, freight forwarders and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare all documentation for UK and international shipments.
Process export and import customs declarations.
Arrange shipments with freight forwarders, couriers and UK transport providers.
Track shipments and ensure customer delivery requirements are met.
Produce shipping documentation and certificates of shipment.
Monitor transport costs and support KPI achievement.
Complete monthly reporting and maintain accurate shipping records.
Check and process freight invoices.
Investigate shipping and customer queries.
Liaise with warehouse personnel, suppliers, carriers and customers.
Support the warehouse and despatch operation with packing, documentation and shipping labels when required.
Assist with export control and customs compliance activities.

About You

To be successful in this role you should have:

Previous experience within a Shipping Administrator, Export Administrator or Logistics Administration role.
Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Knowledge of UK export and import procedures and customs documentation.
Good understanding of Incoterms.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
A full UK driving licence.

The following would be advantageous:

Forklift licence or previous forklift experience.
Health & Safety training.
Knowledge of manual handling procedures.
Experience with lifting plans or specialist freight movements.

What's on Offer

£14.50 per hour.
Ongoing contract with the potential for long-term work.
37-hour working week.
Opportunity to join a successful manufacturing organisation with a supportive team environment.
Immediate interviews available.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

BMR Solutions Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where required.

Recruitment Statement

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