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Shipping Administrator

Layka Recruitment
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL3 8LP

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Shipping Administrator for a client based in Slough, offering a salary of up to £25,000.
  • The role involves supporting coordination and operations teams with various administrative tasks related to logistics.
  • Candidates should be detail-oriented, possess good computing skills, and have excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • The position requires a proactive attitude, enthusiasm for learning, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • No specific years of experience are mentioned, but a willingness to learn and grow within the company is essential.
We are recruiting a Shipping Administrator for our Slough based client. The successful candidate will eventually learn all aspects of air, sea & European road freight logistics. Salary up to £25,000Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supporting the coordination and operations teams with a range of administration tasks
  • Answering all incoming calls promptly and courteously, directing to the relevant person and/or taking messages
  • Keeping accurate and up to date records on our Freight Management System
  • Daily filing and periodic archiving
  • Learning and assisting in all aspects of shipping fine art and antiques, arranging collections and deliveries from one destination to another, both domestic and international
  • Learning and assisting in shipping via air freight, sea freight and road freight
  • Raising files and preparing and processing all import and export documentation and the booking of the chosen method of transportation
  • Efficiently handling all types of paperwork (which may include bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos)
  • Providing certificates of shipment to clients
  • Liaising with the warehouse on incoming/outgoing activities
  • Manage a number of jobs simultaneously including the timely booking of internal and external services e.g. transport, case making, freight etc.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Attention to detail, literate and numerate
  • Good computing skills, ability to use Word and Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Oodles of enthusiasm and self motivation
  • A keenness to learn and progress as the company grows
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to take on responsibility
  • Personable, friendly, helpful and positive
  • The ability to be a team player and take ownership of assigned tasks

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.