Shipping Administrator
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lydney, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Anderson Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AT482 |
Summary
Our well-established manufacturing client, based in Lydney, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Shipping Administrator to join their growing business on a full time permanent basis.
This role involves working closely with an experienced logistics team, providing key support across the shipping and purchasing functions of the business. The successful candidate will be adaptable and willing to assist with administrative tasks beyond their core responsibilities when required, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
Duties/Responsibilities;
-Working with sales and production to schedule and arrange shipments/collections for goods in a price competitive and timely manner.
-Obtaining quotes for shipping within UK and for Export
-Booking out shipments and ensuring that documentation including, labelling of pallets/boxes,
packing slips and commercial invoices are accurate and comply with shipping requirements.
-Invoicing Customers and e- mailing to correct customer contact.
-Providing Tracking information to customers.
-Retrieving and filing POD documents for future reference.
-Checking and approving invoices from Couriers and Haulers prior to payment.
-Purchasing support as needed.
Candidate Attributes;
-Previous admin experience essential.
-Ability to communicate effectively with relevant departments, whilst prioritising tasks.
-Confident communicating via the telephone and email.
-Ability to work in an enthusiastic and committed team in a fast-paced environment.
Hours; Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 5pm, with an early finish on a Friday 9:00am to 4pm
Salary; £26,000 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 24 days holidays + sick pay after 1st year of service + social events in the summer and Christmas + annual performance bonus + free on-site wellness clinic available annually
This role involves working closely with an experienced logistics team, providing key support across the shipping and purchasing functions of the business. The successful candidate will be adaptable and willing to assist with administrative tasks beyond their core responsibilities when required, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
Duties/Responsibilities;
-Working with sales and production to schedule and arrange shipments/collections for goods in a price competitive and timely manner.
-Obtaining quotes for shipping within UK and for Export
-Booking out shipments and ensuring that documentation including, labelling of pallets/boxes,
packing slips and commercial invoices are accurate and comply with shipping requirements.
-Invoicing Customers and e- mailing to correct customer contact.
-Providing Tracking information to customers.
-Retrieving and filing POD documents for future reference.
-Checking and approving invoices from Couriers and Haulers prior to payment.
-Purchasing support as needed.
Candidate Attributes;
-Previous admin experience essential.
-Ability to communicate effectively with relevant departments, whilst prioritising tasks.
-Confident communicating via the telephone and email.
-Ability to work in an enthusiastic and committed team in a fast-paced environment.
Hours; Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 5pm, with an early finish on a Friday 9:00am to 4pm
Salary; £26,000 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) + 24 days holidays + sick pay after 1st year of service + social events in the summer and Christmas + annual performance bonus + free on-site wellness clinic available annually