Logistics Assistant

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career in logistics administration? If so, then we have the job for you…

We are looking for a Logistics Assistant to join our administration team to assist with all aspects of logistics administration, with an emphasis on international movements.

Working in a busy and fast paced environment, this role is varied and requires good organisational and multi-tasking skills. Whilst full training will be provided, it would be beneficial to have experience in a similar logistics role and a basic understanding of UK import requirements.

Our Warehouse and Distribution Centre is based in Kempston and has free on-site parking and is within walking distance to bus stops.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan consignment movements between sites to meet delivery deadlines.
• Control the day-to-day customs clearance of shipments into the UK in conjunction with our clearance agents and become a Kempston site Customs Expert.
• Assist with keeping Standard operating procedures, work instructions and risk assessments for the logistics teams up to date.
• Act as a training coordinator for the logistics teams.
• Updating spreadsheets, schedules, reports, and presentation slides.
• General administration tasks such as filing, typing, copying, scanning.
• Provide administrative support and cover within the team as required.

Key attributes/skills:

• Great communication skills, both written and verbal, with an excellent command of English
• Confident MS Office skills, particularly Word & Excel
• The ability to multitask, problem solve, meet deadlines and prioritise a changing to-do list
• Be organised, with great attention to detail
• Have a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Experience in a similar role.