Logistics Administrator

  • Major Recruitment
  • Rochdale, Lancashire
  • Sep 26, 2025
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Logistics Administrator RochdaleHours: Mon-Thu 8:00-16:30, Fri 8:00-14:00Permanent Salary Circa £28,500 PAReady to keep UK & international orders moving like clockwork? Our client is looking for a fantastic Logistics Administrator, who will be the hub between production, warehousing, hauliers and customers-owning shipments end-to-end and making sure every delivery lands on time.Key Requirement: We are looking for a Logistics Administrator with hands-on experience raising commercial invoices, packing lists, DGNs and all relevant shipping documents. You should also have a solid understanding of Incoterms, be confident liaising with freight forwarders and hauliers to arrange shipments and comfortable using online portals. A good working knowledge of exporting both non-hazardous and hazardous goods is essential.What you'll do (as a Logistics Administrator)

  • Plan UK & international shipments to customer requirements and product availability.
  • Track orders, chase progress, and communicate any delays to supply teams and DCs.
  • Prepare shipping docs: commercial invoices, POs, DGNs, customs paperwork, bills of lading.
  • Coordinate with production/warehouse to maximise load efficiency and fulfilment.
  • Book slots with customers and hauliers; use customer/haulier online portals.
  • Obtain quotes, PODs and customs entries; check export declarations.
  • Maintain trackers/dashboards and records to meet HMRC and audit requirements.
  • Partner closely with Customer Service and International Sales to resolve queries fast.

What you'll bring

  • Strong Excel & Word skills; confidence with ERP/WMS (I-Series, MAM, WHM, Spex or similar).
  • Solid grasp of Incoterms, commercial awareness, and cool-headed problem solving.
  • Clear written & verbal communication; teamwork, adaptability and flexibility.

To succeed as a Logistics Administrator, you'll be organised, curious about detail, and relentless about right-first-time documentation.Why you'll love it

  • Permanent role, stable hours, and the opportunity to work with a supportive UK & international team.
  • On-site parking , free beverages, and a culture that values ownership and continuous improvement. Subject to site arrangements.

If you're a Logistics Administrator who thrives on precision, pace and partnership, we'd love to hear from you. HMIND INDHM