Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

The Opportunity
We’re supporting a well-established, globally operating business within a specialist sector, looking to bring in a Logistics Coordinator with a strong understanding of freight and international shipping.

This is a fast-paced, project-driven environment where logistics plays a critical role in delivering high-quality work on a global scale. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving are key to success.

The Role
This position will see you taking ownership of coordinating shipments and ensuring materials move efficiently across international projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating freight shipments across road, sea, and air
• Managing freight bookings and liaising with carriers and logistics partners
• Handling shipping documentation and ensuring full compliance with customs regulations
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and external partners
• Reviewing freight quotes to ensure cost-effective solutions
• Monitoring shipments and proactively resolving any delays or issues
• Identifying risks and implementing practical solutions to keep operations on track
• Supporting continuous improvement of logistics processes and systems

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a logistics, freight forwarding, or shipping coordination role
• Good understanding of import/export procedures and international freight movements
• Confident managing freight bookings and transport arrangements
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with documentation and compliance
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Personal Attributes

• Organised, process-driven, and detail-focused
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• A strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Profit sharing and bonus potential
• Company pension and sick pay
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts and referral scheme
• On-site parking and regular company events
• Opportunity to work on global projects with long-term career development

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with freight experience who enjoys a fast-moving environment and wants to play a key role in keeping complex logistics operations running smoothly.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your logistics career, we’d love to hear from you.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy