Logistics Co-Ordinator
£25,000 – £30,000 | Milton Keynes | 8:30 – 17:15 Mon–Fri | Permanent
We’re representing a long-established UK manufacturer and exporter with a strong international customer base, recruiting for a skilled Logistics Co-Ordinator to manage a variety of domestic and global shipments. This role will involve coordinating the full freight process across road, sea, and air, ensuring operations run efficiently, compliantly, and cost-effectively.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure all freight movements meet strict regulatory standards, including dangerous goods handling requirements.
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate domestic, European, and worldwide shipments (road, sea, air)
Manage customs clearance processes and accurate shipping documentation
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, Incoterms, and DGSA obligations
Negotiate freight rates, monitor costs, and optimise transport routes
Handle dangerous goods (including lithium-ion batteries) in line with safety legislation and MSDS guidelines
Oversee reverse logistics activities and maintain product traceability
Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost performance, and documentation accuracy
About you:
Minimum 2 years’ logistics/shipping/supply chain coordination experience
Sound knowledge of international shipping
Familiarity with DGSA requirements and dangerous goods handling
Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Benefits:
Pension scheme, cycle-to-work programme, on-site parking, life insurance, and more.
Location: Office-based in Milton Keynes — must be able to commute or relocate