Job Description:

Logistics Coordinator

Introduction

We are seeking an organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of goods and equipment across the UK, Europe and worldwide within a fantastic engineering company.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination or freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of European transport, customs procedures and international shipping documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collections, deliveries and equipment returns across the UK, Europe and internationally.
• Arrange transport with hauliers and freight forwarders, balancing cost, reliability and deadlines.
• Prepare and check shipping documents, customs declarations and border references to ensure compliance.
• Liaise with customs agents, drivers, suppliers and transport partners.
• Monitor shipments, communicate updates and resolve delays or documentation issues.
• Coordinate temporary exports, ATA Carnets and equipment returns where required.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, proof of delivery and transport costs.
• Check transport invoices against agreed rates and investigate discrepancies.
• Keep up to date with customs regulations and international transport requirements.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the sales team.
• Working with the engineering and projects team.

Ideal Skills & Experience

• Minimum five years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination or freight forwarding.
• Experience managing shipments between the UK, Europe and international destinations.
• Knowledge of customs procedures, import/export documentation, CMRs, MRNs, GMRs, GVMS, ENS and T1 transit movements.
• Understanding of Incoterms, including DAP and DDP, and import/export VAT requirements.
• Experience working with hauliers, freight forwarders and customs agents.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines and resolve problems effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, email and logistics management systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-effective transport solutions.

Experience with ATA Carnets, temporary exports and movements to European countries outside the EU would be advantageous.

Salary

£36,000 

Hours

Days Monday to Friday (Early finish on Fridays) 

All based on-site

Benefits

• 25 days’ Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension Contribution 8%
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business in a newly created role

If you could be interested in this fantastic Logistics Coordinator role, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further.