Shipping Specialist
6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Why Join Marshall in this role?
At Marshall Land Systems, we play a critical role in supporting global defence and security operations. In this Shipping Specialist position, you'll be at the heart of our Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams—helping ensure the smooth and compliant movement of goods across the UK and international borders.
This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact, gain exposure to a wide range of logistics activities, and develop your career within a business that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Y our responsibilities will include:
* Import and export parts in accordance with company procedures and HMRC and DTI legislation.
* Preparing and maintaining shipping documentation for UK and international deliveries.
* Liaising with freight agents, couriers, and logistics providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective movements.
* Advising all internal customers of progress and status in movement of goods
* Filing / organising shipping documentation to enable easy reference and audit.
* Ensure best shipping option is taken for the specific requirement.
* Co-ordinating with supply & shipping teams on delivery times, schedules & management of risk
* Regular liaison with internal customers, stakeholders, logistics companies freight forwarders and other service providers as required
* Tracking shipments from collection through to successful delivery.
Apply if you have most of the following:
* Accuracy and a keen attention to detail
* A strong communicator, able to work well in a team
* Excellent administrative skills
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Experience of inputting and using business systems e.g. ERP
* Excellent MS Excel Skills
The benefits we will offer you include:
* 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
* Pension contributions up to 9%
* Healthcare cash plan for you and your children
* Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
* Life assurance at 4x basic salary
* Enhanced parental leave and pay
* Paid volunteering leave
* Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools
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Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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