Shipping Assistant

Location: East Grinstead

Pay Rate: 13.46 per hour

Pay Frequency: Weekly (Every Friday!)

Role Type: Ongoing / Full-Time

Are you highly organised with a sharp eye for detail? Do you have experience navigating the complexities of global trade and logistics? We are looking for a Shipping Assistant to join our busy Supply Chain team at our East Grinstead site.

This is a pivotal role where you will be the "anchor" for our export and import processes, ensuring our products move smoothly across borders and our customers receive world-class service.

• The Paperwork Pro: Manage shipping documentation, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with global trade regulations.
• Compliance Champion: Handle import/export licenses, customs documentation, and coordinate the legalisation of paperwork (Certificates of Origin, etc.).
• Financial Link: Process customer invoices and manage delivery orders in a timely manner.
• Logistics Liaison: Work hand-in-hand with freight forwarders to schedule shipments, monitor costs, and resolve any transit issues.
• Inventory Control: Assist with cycle counting and manage Proof of Delivery (POD) tracking.

• Proven experience in a Shipping, Logistics, or Export role.
• Knowledge of Global Trade Compliance and customs requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel is your best friend!) and ideally experience with ERP systems.
• A "right first time" attitude accuracy is everything in this role.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external carriers.

• Competitive Pay: 13.46 per hour.
• Reliable Income: Paid weekly every Friday.
• Great Environment: Join a supportive Supply Chain team in a critical function.
• Local Site: Conveniently located in East Grinstead.

Ready to get started? We want to hear from you!

Call Danielle today on (phone number removed) to discuss the role and fast-track your application.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.