Logistics Coordinator (Despatch / Shipping)
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About the role
Redler Limited is a well-established Mechanical Handling Business with a 100-year history of supplying new equipment, aftermarket spares, and services.
Responsibilities
- Your duties as the Logistics Coordinator (Despatch / Shipping) include:
- Coordinate Logistics and Despatch: Manage the packing, scheduling and despatch of spare parts and project equipment to UK and global customers
- Manage Shipping Documentation: Prepare export documentation, commercial invoices and packing lists in line with international trade requirements
- Ensure On-Time Delivery: Monitor and improve on-time delivery (OTD) performance across all shipments
- Oversee Packaging Solutions: Develop efficient and protective packing standards for all goods
- Liaise With Stakeholders: Work closely with customers, freight forwarders and internal departments to coordinate shipments and collections
- Handle Import and Export Operations: Manage all inbound and outbound logistics, including customs and compliance
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Provide expertise on export regulations, Incoterms 2020 and shipping compliance
- Control Transport Costs: Identify cost-effective logistics and transportation solutions
- Verify Goods and Documentation: Ensure all goods are inspected, labelled and dispatched with accurate paperwork
- Coordinate Certificates of Origin: Liaise with relevant bodies to obtain certification and legalisation of export documents
- CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience in logistics coordination, supply chain or shipping roles
- Experience with import / export processes, freight forwarding, customs documentation, chamber of commerce, letters of credit
- Knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping regulations and export compliance
- Strong organisational and logistics planning skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with customers, suppliers and freight partners
- Experience with warehouse operations, packaging and goods handling
- High attention to detail when preparing shipping and export documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively within an operations, logistics or manufacturing environment
- Proficient IT skills, including logistics, ERP or order management systems
- NO AGENCIES PLEASE
- WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION
- HOW TO APPLY
- To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
- JOB REF: AWDO-P14615
- This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Redler
- AWD-IN-SPJ
Additional Information
Logistics Coordinator (Despatch / Shipping) We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator with experience in supply chain, shipping, freight forwarding and export documentation to join our growing and friendly team at Redler. This role focuses on logistics coordination, import/export compliance and efficient despatch operations. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Export Coordinator, Import Export Clerk, Transport Planner, Distribution Coordinator, Shipping Administrator SALARY: £36,000 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England (Please ensure your location is listed clearly on the CV) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator (Despatch / Shipping) to join our busy operations team within a specialist engineering environment. The Logistics Coordinator (Despatch / Shipping) will play a key role in logistics planning, shipping coordination, freight forwarding and ensuring goods are delivered safely and on time. As a Logistics Coordinator (Despatch / Shipping) you will manage despatch operations for UK and international shipments, ensuring compliance with export documentation, Incoterms and global shipping regulations. You will support supply chain efficiency, inventory flow and cost-effective transportation. The Logistics Coordinator (Despatch / Shipping) will work closely with internal teams, customers and freight forwarders to coordinate shipments, manage import/export processes and continuously improve on-time delivery performance.
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