484 Shipping Coordinator jobs in the United Kingdom

Shipping Coordinator
London
Monday - Friday | 9:00 - 5:30
35,000 - 40,000 + Benefits

Role Profile
Our client is a fast-growing, design-led business supplying innovative products across global markets. With an international supply base and distribution footprint in the UK and USA, they're looking to appoint a proactive and detail-focused Shipping Coordinator to join their team in London.

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end shipping process from international suppliers to global warehouses. You'll play a vital part in coordinating freight, ensuring customs compliance, managing dangerous goods documentation, and collaborating with 3PLs to maintain smooth operations and on-time deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate global inbound and outbound shipments via sea, air, and road.
• Manage shipping documentation, customs clearance, and dangerous goods compliance.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and negotiate competitive rates.
• Oversee consolidation of shipments and ensure container optimisation.
• Maintain accurate ERP system updates and track ETD/ETA timelines.
• Work closely with 3PL partners in the UK and USA to ensure stock reconciliation.
• Analyse freight invoices and support finance with accurate and timely processing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline logistics, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
• Proactively address shipping delays and seek creative transport solutions.
• Support the company's shift towards sustainable and diversified global sourcing.

Skills & Experience

• Proven background in shipping, logistics, or international supply chain coordination.
• Strong understanding of global import/export processes and documentation.
• Experience with dangerous goods (1.4s classification preferred).
• Proficient in ERP systems and Excel; confident managing shipping data and KPIs.
• Highly organised, solutions-driven, and commercially aware.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.

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Escape Recruitment is working with our client in West Lothian to recruit a Shipping Coordinator to join their established team. This is a key role supporting the efficient movement of goods across multiple transport modes including road, rail, sea, and air.

What you'll be doing

• Co-ordination freight and transport operations
• Quality check all internal paperwork required for shipment
• Produce and manage all necessary certification and shipping documentation
• Liaise with shipping and transport providers to resolve any issues
• Prepare export reporting and compliance
• Maintain accurate records in the internal systems
• Track and monitor shipping spend and maintain within shipping budgets
• Liaise with internal teams as required

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience in a shipping/logistics/export coordination role
• Familiarity with multi-modal transport (road, rail, sea, air)
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Confident IT skills including ERP systems
• Able to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders

Are you a meticulous and adaptable individual with a knack for logistics? We're looking for a Shipping Coordinator to join our dynamic Supply Chain team in Peterborough. This is a pivotal role where you'll be instrumental in ensuring our products reach our global customers efficiently and compliantly.

As a Shipping Coordinator , you'll be a key player in planning, arranging, and processing shipments for our worldwide customer base. You'll work closely with carriers and customers to ensure smooth operations from dispatch to delivery.

• Arrange shipments of products to customers based on available stock.
• Coordinate with carriers and customers to establish collection schedules.
• Send all essential documentation for shipments to the necessary contacts.
• Prepare, submit, and record export entries for goods sent overseas.

We're looking for someone who embodies Service Excellence , Accuracy and Attention to Detail , Flexibility and Adaptability , and has a strong understanding of Import/Export and Transportation .

Specifically, you'll have:

• Service Excellence: A commitment to exceeding customer needs and expectations, providing excellent service directly and indirectly. You'll be skilled at resolving common customer problems and responding to unexpected requests with urgency.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: The ability to complete tasks with high precision, learning from mistakes, and using checklists to ensure error-free information.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: A comfort with change, adjusting to new assignments and processes, and an openness to different opinions and approaches.
• Import/Export Knowledge: Experience with the issues, procedures, and practices of importing and exporting, including completing required documentation for repetitive transactions and ensuring compliance with HMRC.
• Transportation Knowledge: Familiarity with arranging transportation of goods, ensuring on-time shipments, and resolving shipping problems. You'll have experience with at least one transportation mode and carrier.

• Experience working with HMRC duty suspension schemes .
• Familiarity with regulatory procedures like Incoterms and SOX.

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Location: Peterborough, PE1 5NA.

To apply, please use the apply button below or call Danielle on (phone number removed).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Shipping Coordinator
London
Monday - Friday | 9:00 - 5:30
35,000 - 40,000 + Benefits

Role Profile
Our client is a fast-growing, design-led business supplying innovative products across global markets. With an international supply base and distribution footprint in the UK and USA, they're looking to appoint a proactive and detail-focused Shipping Coordinator to join their team in London.

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end shipping process from international suppliers to global warehouses. You'll play a vital part in coordinating freight, ensuring customs compliance, managing dangerous goods documentation, and collaborating with 3PLs to maintain smooth operations and on-time deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate global inbound and outbound shipments via sea, air, and road.
• Manage shipping documentation, customs clearance, and dangerous goods compliance.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and negotiate competitive rates.
• Oversee consolidation of shipments and ensure container optimisation.
• Maintain accurate ERP system updates and track ETD/ETA timelines.
• Work closely with 3PL partners in the UK and USA to ensure stock reconciliation.
• Analyse freight invoices and support finance with accurate and timely processing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline logistics, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
• Proactively address shipping delays and seek creative transport solutions.
• Support the company's shift towards sustainable and diversified global sourcing.

Skills & Experience

• Proven background in shipping, logistics, or international supply chain coordination.
• Strong understanding of global import/export processes and documentation.
• Experience with dangerous goods (1.4s classification preferred).
• Proficient in ERP systems and Excel; confident managing shipping data and KPIs.
• Highly organised, solutions-driven, and commercially aware.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.

Want to recruit a similar role?
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK or to discuss how we can find talent for your business, please visit (url removed).

• Will have experience of ERP systems and Import/Export software or Customs Reporting systems. (Oracle R12 would be ideal). Although experience of any ERP (SAP, etc.) would suffice
• Previous Customs Experience (Essential )
• Have good skills using Excel & Data Administration
• Have good attention to detail
• Able to inspect & verify data
• Handle all shipping, Customs & export documentation for high value products, within project deadlines.
• To participate in regular Export compliance audits.
• Clear imports of purchased parts in a timely manner and other items in accordance with Customs relief procedures.
• Compile reports to ensure all processes are streamlined and efficient.
• Liaise with Suppliers, Shipping and Project Managers on timescales for installation.
• Must be IT Literate and have a good understanding of Excel
• Supervisory skills beneficial

Are you a meticulous and adaptable individual with a knack for logistics? We're looking for a Shipping Coordinator to join our dynamic Supply Chain team in Peterborough. This is a pivotal role where you'll be instrumental in ensuring our products reach our global customers efficiently and compliantly.

As a Shipping Coordinator , you'll be a key player in planning, arranging, and processing shipments for our worldwide customer base. You'll work closely with carriers and customers to ensure smooth operations from dispatch to delivery.

• Arrange shipments of products to customers based on available stock.
• Coordinate with carriers and customers to establish collection schedules.
• Send all essential documentation for shipments to the necessary contacts.
• Prepare, submit, and record export entries for goods sent overseas.

We're looking for someone who embodies Service Excellence , Accuracy and Attention to Detail , Flexibility and Adaptability , and has a strong understanding of Import/Export and Transportation .

Specifically, you'll have:

• Service Excellence: A commitment to exceeding customer needs and expectations, providing excellent service directly and indirectly. You'll be skilled at resolving common customer problems and responding to unexpected requests with urgency.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: The ability to complete tasks with high precision, learning from mistakes, and using checklists to ensure error-free information.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: A comfort with change, adjusting to new assignments and processes, and an openness to different opinions and approaches.
• Import/Export Knowledge: Experience with the issues, procedures, and practices of importing and exporting, including completing required documentation for repetitive transactions and ensuring compliance with HMRC.
• Transportation Knowledge: Familiarity with arranging transportation of goods, ensuring on-time shipments, and resolving shipping problems. You'll have experience with at least one transportation mode and carrier.

• Experience working with HMRC duty suspension schemes .
• Familiarity with regulatory procedures like Incoterms and SOX.

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Location: Peterborough, PE1 5NA.

To apply, please use the apply button below or call Danielle on (phone number removed).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Shipping Coordinator – Peterborough (Onsite, Full-Time)

Location: Peterborough

Schedule: 5 days per week onsite (full-time)

Employer: A leading global manufacturer

Join a Leading Global Manufacturer in a Key Logistics Role

Are you an organised, detail-oriented logistics professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re excited to offer an opportunity to join a leading global manufacturer as a Shipping Coordinator at their Peterborough site.

In this vital role, you’ll be part of a high-performing Supply Chain team, responsible for planning, arranging, and processing international shipments. Your work will directly support global operations, ensuring the efficient and compliant movement of goods across borders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinating shipments based on product availability and customer needs
• Working with freight carriers and customers to schedule collections
• Preparing and sending accurate shipping documentation
• Submitting and maintaining export entries for all overseas shipments
• Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and internal control standards

What We’re Looking For

Customer Service Excellence

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to respond quickly and professionally to internal and external stakeholders

Attention to Detail

• High levels of accuracy in documentation and shipping processes
• Proactive approach to minimising errors and learning from experience

Adaptability

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Open to change and alternative ways of working

Import/Export Compliance

• Confident in preparing and submitting export documentation
• Committed to meeting international trade compliance standards

Transportation Logistics

• Experience arranging domestic and international transportation
• Skilled in resolving shipping delays and working with various transport modes

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of HMRC duty suspension schemes
• Familiarity with Incoterms and SOX compliance
• Previous experience in international shipping, logistics, or supply chain operations

FS UK

Bulk Logistics and Shipping Coordinator
Location: London
Salary: circa £40,000 OTE
Ref: 763LP

To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search job reference: 763LP

The company:
A well-established international trading and distribution organisation with operations across the UK, Europe, and global markets, focused on efficiency, .

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