Reed Business Support are now recruiting for a long-term Manufacturing client in their search for a Shipping Administrator to join the Logistics team.

Based in Chelmsford you will be reporting to the Logistics Manager and working alongside the Stock Control/Stores Operator teams.

This is a hands-on Shipping Administrator job, as well as dealing with all shipping paperwork you will be supporting in stores with packing.  This is very much a team-based environment, when needed, all hands are on deck to support.  You must be a flexible team player to excel here and support your colleagues.

As well as a very friendly environment, free parking, early finish on a Friday 15.30pm, there are a host of benefits that come along with the £27,203 salary, these benefits are listed below. 

Duties include;

• Preparing and processing documentation
• Coordinating with freight forwarders and couriers
• Tracking shipments
• Ensuring compliance
• Some Export administration
• Supporting in picking, packing and stock counting

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Existing Shipping Administration would be highly desirable
• Warehouse Administration experience is a close second, highly desirable
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external discussions
• Ability to work independently to complete assigned tasks
• Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Team player

Benefits:

• Salary; £27,203
• Pension; Employer 6% - Employee 3%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (holiday needs to be kept for Christmas shutdown
• DIS x 4
• Parking on site
• Breakfast provided
• Working hours; 8.00am – 16.30pm Mon to Thursday, 15.30pm finish on a Friday