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WSR is recruiting for a Logistics & Freight Coordinator for our reputable client in Hemel Hempstead. Location: Hemel Hempstead - Fully Office Based Salary: Up to £40k Working hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm Type: Full-Time, Permanent Logistics & Freight Coordinator Role Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced logistics professional to join a growing distribution business. This is a varied and autonomous role where you will take ownership of freight, transport and shipping activities across the UK and internationally. Working closely with senior management, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods, developing supplier relationships, identifying efficiencies and supporting the continued growth of the business. This position would suit an organised and proactive logistics professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced SME environment and is looking for a role with genuine responsibility and influence. Logistics & Freight Coordinator Key Responsibilities: Manage all UK and international shipping activities. Coordinate export shipments and container movements. Obtain and compare freight quotations from suppliers. Negotiate competitive rates with carriers and freight providers. Build and maintain strong relationships with logistics suppliers and freight forwarders. Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery issues. Manage transport bookings and shipping schedules. Review supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Analyse logistics costs and identify cost-saving opportunities. Produce logistics reports and operational updates. Support logistics planning during peak trading periods and special projects. Logistics & Freight Coordinator Essential Requirements: Previous experience within logistics, freight forwarding, shipping or transport coordination. Experience managing import and export shipments. Strong understanding of customs procedures and shipping documentation. Experience negotiating with freight providers and carriers. Excellent supplier relationship management skills. Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Confident communication skills and a proactive approach. Comfortable working within a fast-paced SME environment. Logistics & Freight Coordinator Desirable Experience: Experience within a wholesale, distribution or supply chain environment. Knowledge of international shipping and container movements. Experience analysing logistics costs and supplier performance. Exposure to compliance, facilities or Health & Safety administration. What's on Offer Opportunity to join a growing business. Varied and autonomous role with genuine ownership and responsibility. Opportunity to influence logistics performance and operational efficiency. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Long-term career development opportunities as the business continues to grow. If you have experience in freight, shipping or logistics coordination and are looking for a position where you can make a visible impact within a growing organisation, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please click APPLY NOW , or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time. We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.

WSR are recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for our respected client BSH, based in Corby, Northamptonshire. Location: Corby Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Day Shift - 8am to 4pm - (May include working 1 in 4 Saturdays with a rest day during the week) Role Type: Temporary Pay Rate: £13.85 p/h Start date: 6 July 2026 Job Description: We are seeking experienced and reliable Counterbalance Drivers to support our day shift operations at BSH Corby. The successful candidates will be responsible for the safe and efficient unloading and movement of goods within our warehouse. This role requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently. Please note that this is a physically demanding role that requires extensive heavy lifting and the use of a manual handling equipment such as sack barrows & manual pallet trucks in order to move and repack appliances such as Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Dishwashers and large oven Hoods as well as Forklift, so you will not be on the forklift continually. Key Responsibilities: Operate Counterbalance Forklifts to unload, and move products within the warehouse. Tipping & putting stock away Perform daily equipment checks to ensure safety and operational standards are met. Assist with inventory management, including stock rotation and accurate record-keeping. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times. Support the team with other warehouse duties as required. Requirements: Valid Counterbalance Forklift License essential with at least 1 year driving experience (will consider if expired after 2021) Strong understanding of warehouse safety practices and procedures. Ability to work efficiently and independently during rotating day shift hours. Good communication skills and a team player attitude. Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy items as needed. Benefits: Subsidised canteen Bonus offered Free parking on premises OT available at 1.5 Please click APPLY NOW , or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.

WSR are recruiting for a Senior HR Administrator (People Operations) for our esteemed client in Warrington. Job Title: Senior HR Administrator (People Operations) Role Type: 3 Month FTC Location: Warrington (Hybrid minimum 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to £50k per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (30-minute lunch) We're recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Administrator to join a busy and supportive People team on a three-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on organisation, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional employee experience. Working closely with HR Business Partners, managers and wider People teams across the UK and Ireland, you'll play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly while providing first-class administrative and operational support throughout the employee lifecycle. Senior HR Administrator (People Operations) Key Responsibilities: Provide end-to-end HR administration, including onboarding, employee changes and offboarding. Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, escalating more complex matters where appropriate. Support key HR processes such as performance reviews and salary review cycles. Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity within the HR system. Coordinate documentation and administration for employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and investigation cases. Assist with organisational change activities, restructures and workforce planning administration. Work collaboratively with Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and other People teams to ensure a seamless employee experience. Produce HR reports, analytics and data for internal stakeholders. Senior HR Administrator (People Operations) Skills, Experience & Qualifications: Previous experience within an HR Administration or HR Operations role, ideally within a fast-paced or shared services environment. CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or equivalent HR experience. Good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes (knowledge of Irish employment legislation would be advantageous). Proven experience supporting Employee Relations (ER) activities, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and investigation processes. Experience supporting the full employee lifecycle. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Experience using HR systems such as Workday (highly desirable), SAP or similar HRIS platforms. Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills. Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information appropriately. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive People team where you'll make an immediate impact during a key period. If you're an experienced HR professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and enjoys delivering high-quality HR support, we'd love to hear from you. Please click APPLY NOW , or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time. We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.

WSR are recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for our respected client BSH, based in Corby, Northamptonshire. Location: Corby Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Rotating shift - 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm/5:45am to 1:45pm & 1:45pm to 9:45pm This will include working 1 in 4 Saturdays with a rest day during the week. Role Type: Temporary ( estimated to run up until around December ) Pay Rate: £14.86 p/h Start date: September 2025 Job Description: We are seeking experienced and reliable Counterbalance Drivers to support our rotating shift operations at BSH Corby. The successful candidates will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement of goods within our warehouse. This role requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently. Key Responsibilities: Operate Counterbalance Forklifts to load, unload, and move products within the warehouse. Tipping & putting stock away Perform daily equipment checks to ensure safety and operational standards are met. Assist with inventory management, including stock rotation and accurate record-keeping. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times. Support the team with other warehouse duties as required. Requirements: Valid Counterbalance Forklift License essential and ideally PPT/LLOP but this can be trained. Strong understanding of warehouse safety practices and procedures. Ability to work efficiently and independently during rotating day shift hours. Good communication skills and a team player attitude. Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy items as needed. Benefits: Subsidised canteen Bonus offered Free parking on premises OT available at 1.5 Please click APPLY NOW , or call the WSR Team at (phone number removed) for more info.