Export Shipping Coordinator
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.92 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hourly Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE19 1UE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4778246_1773152605 |
Summary
Export Coordinator - Shipping
£14.92 per hour
Temporary Assignment for 3 months +
Loughborough
This position is in the Export Customer Service Team based on our client's site in Loughborough.
The Role
As an Export Shipping Coordinator, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day shipping operations for the customer base. You will be the backbone of our export logistics, ensuring that complex worldwide shipments are documented accurately, deadlines are met, and customer enquiries are resolved with precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Logistics Management: Prepare comprehensive shipping documentation for global distribution, ensuring 100% accuracy in filing and administration.
- Compliance & Due Diligence: Adhere to customs and export regulations. Manage Third-Party Management (TPM) protocols and perform vital due diligence checks.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with the Export Sales team to provide elite administrative support
- Problem-Solving: Navigate complex shipping issues-including hazardous goods paperwork-while balancing customer needs with business priorities.
What We Are Looking For
- The Calm Professional: You maintain your composure in high-pressure situations and can navigate organisational boundaries to get the job done.
- Compliance-Minded: You have a deep respect for international trade laws and ethical business conduct.
- Adaptable: You are willing to be flexible with working hours to meet critical business demands and shipment deadlines.
- Values-Driven: You act with Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
Hiring CriteriaNon-Negotiables:
- Proven track record in an export shipping environment.
- Strong self-motivation with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced organisational skills with a knack for prioritising heavy workloads.
Top 4 Skills for Success
- Administrative Excellence: A "right first time" approach to complex paperwork
- Communication: A team-player attitude with the ability to bridge the gap between sales and logistics.
- Tech Savvy: Fluency in MS Office to track and manage shipments.
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