Logistics Co-Ordinator
£25,000 – £30,000 | Milton Keynes | 8:30 – 17:15 Mon–Fri | Permanent
We’re representing a long-established UK manufacturer and exporter with a strong international customer base, recruiting for a skilled Logistics Co-Ordinator to manage a variety of domestic and global shipments. This role will involve coordinating the full freight process across road, sea, and air, ensuring operations run efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure all freight movements meet strict regulatory standards, including dangerous goods handling requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate domestic, European, and worldwide shipments (road, sea, air)
- Manage customs clearance processes and accurate shipping documentation
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, Incoterms, and DGSA obligations
- Negotiate freight rates, monitor costs, and optimise transport routes
- Handle dangerous goods (including lithium-ion batteries) in line with safety legislation and MSDS guidelines
- Oversee reverse logistics activities and maintain product traceability
- Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost performance, and documentation accuracy
About you:
- Minimum 2 years’ logistics/shipping/supply chain coordination experience
- Sound knowledge of international shipping
- Familiarity with DGSA requirements and dangerous goods handling
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Benefits:
Pension scheme, cycle-to-work programme, on-site parking, life insurance, and more.
Location: Office-based in Milton Keynes — must be able to commute or relocate.
