Shipping Administrator

The Job Role

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Currently we are looking for a Shipping Administrator, to work in close association with the Group Shipping Manager and to provide general shipping and export administrative support to the Shipping Department.

Role Responsibilities

• Accurate processing and printing of invoices and release documentation for customer orders.
• Creating relevant shipping and export documentation specific to each order.
• Organising and following through collection instructions.
• Processing output deliveries through to point of collection in a timely manner.
• Ensuring Certificate of Shipments are received promptly for auditing purposes.
• Filing release paperwork, scanning of invoices, maintaining accurate up to date records.
• Liaise and book in external shipping agents and freight forwarders.
• Recording boxed consignments received for shipment from the factory.
• Answering the telephone.
• Post/email invoices in a timely fashion.
• Data entry relating to upkeep of company serial books.

Job Requirements:

Although relevant experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will require the following:

• Be computer literate including Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

Full Time Position

• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.