FS UK
Ocean Freight Shipping Coordinator
Location: London
Salary: circa £45,000 OTE
Ref: 763LP
To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search job reference: 763LP
The company:
A well-established international trading and distribution organisation with operations across the UK, Europe, and global markets, focused on efficiency, compliance, and customer service.
Main duties:
Manage daily UK, EU, and international logistics and shipping to ensure accurate order processing and timely deliveries.
The role:
- Manage UK, EU, and international shipments
- Process purchase and sales orders with accuracy and on schedule
- Prepare and verify all shipping documents (COO, BOL, etc.)
- Track shipments to prevent delays, demurrage, and customs issues
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, hauliers, suppliers, and sales teams
- Maintain stock and inventory control
- Support audits, compliance, and admin tasks
- Cover colleagues during absences and assist the Senior Shipping Manager
- Present updates at monthly operations meetings
The candidate:
- University degree preferred in supply chain, logistics, or international trade
- Strong logistics/shipping experience, with minimum 2 years in one role
- Good knowledge of UK/EU import-export processes and shipping terms (Incoterms, customs, etc.)
- Experienced with tank trucks, ISO containers, drums, IBCs
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
- Confident communicator with a proactive attitude
- Excellent Excel skills; knowledge of UK bonded warehouses and HMRC excise compliance a plus
The salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus based on KPI and company performance
French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic