Shipping Assistant
  • England,South East,West Sussex
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £13.46 per hour
Job Description:
Join Our Team: Shipping Assistant (Supply Chain)
We are looking for a detail-oriented Shipping Assistant to join our Supply Chain team in East Grinstead. This is a full-time, onsite role for an initial 6-month contract, perfect for someone with a strong background in logistics and export documentation.
Location: East Grinstead (Onsite)
Pay Rate: £13.46 per hour
Hours: 38 hours per week (Mon-Thur 8:15am-5pm | Early finish Friday at 3pm)
The Role
As a Shipping Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our products reach customers worldwide efficiently and in compliance with global trade regulations. You will handle everything from generating complex export documentation to coordinating with freight forwarders.
Key Responsibilities
Documentation: Generate shipping documents including EUR1, COO, and legalised export paperwork.
Logistics: Book collections with couriers and forwarders and manage customer invoicing.
Compliance: Perform Global Trade Compliance (GTC) screening and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) records.
Communication: Act as a point of contact for customers regarding lead times, shipping dates, and pricing.
Quality: Maintain a clean work environment in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: Proven background in a shipping or logistics role.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of shipping documentation and global trade compliance.
IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Attributes: Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Logistics certifications are a bonus).


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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job number 3752742

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Randstad Construction, Property and Engineering
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Construction
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