Shipping Administrator

A Shipping Administrator / Export Shipping Admin Clerk / Despatch Controller / Dispatch Assistant / Freight Officer is required for an engineering and manufacturing company in Chippenham Wiltshire.

Reporting to the Despatch Controller your role will require you to:
* Produce all paperwork and documentation for delivery of UK and export orders
* Ensure goods are delivered on time and monitor the cost of transportation of goods.
* Book shipments with Freight Forwarders (air, road & sea), couriers and UK transport companies
* Track UK and export shipments
* Provide import clearance instructions
* Obtain Certificates of Shipment and provide POD’s as required
* Completion and submission of Monthly Intrastat Reports
* General Filing Duties

Skills & Competencies:
* Knowledge of current export legislation and procedures (not essential)
* Knowledge of Intrastat submissions would be advantageous but not essential
as training will be provided.
* Knowledge of word and excel
* Accuracy and attention to detail essential

Background:
* Previous shipping experience gained ideally in a manufacturing environment
* Good standard of education (GCSE maths & English – or equivalent)
* Good communication skills, both verbal and written

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Ongoing contract, long-term
£26,000 per year

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Please forward an up-to-date CV in word format to:

hayley schwab