Shipping Coordinator - Didcot, United Kingdom - British Geological Survey

British Geological Survey

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Didcot, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Shipping Co-ordinator

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary:
£25,702 - £27,938 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:
Full Time

Location:
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE

Closing Date: 21st June 2023

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Shipping Coordinator with industry knowledge to join the growing shipping team at Rutherford Appleton Laboratories (RAL).

Supporting the operation in relation to changes to shipping and logistics practice following the departure of the EU is an integral part of this role.

The post holder will ensure that daily and weekly shipping activities and duties are discharged efficiently and timely through organisation and completion of tasks, including but not limited to:

Respond to the dispatch workflow
All courier functions carried out daily
Create labels and handle shipping information
Process and dispatch all hazardous materials, correct packing and preparation of Dangerous Goods paperwork
Customs clearance and goods in transit monitoring
Maintain records, including statements of certificates, costs, products shipped and receipt dates
Become conversant on all SHE (H&S) Codes relating to the safe practice and handling of dangerous goods
Contribute, support and maintain Standard Operating Processes for tasks and functions to ensure consistent practice
Maintain accurate web content on shipping, customs & dangerous goods area of the Logistics website
Ensure professional qualifications and mandatory training is kept up to date as well as keeping aligned to industry / customs regulatory changes relating to shipping processes
Collaborate closely with Logistics Administration Function to ensure that invoices and related processes are up to date.

About you

English and Maths or equivalent GCSE equivalent experience will be considered
High level of literacy and numeracy
Recent shipping/logistics experience and industry knowledge
Managing and undertaking financial processes and transactions e.g. invoicing and recharging
Dangerous goods knowledge
Experience in recording, maintaining, managing and extracting data from IT systems
Handling complaints and service issues calmly and providing resolution
Ability to streamline and improve processes and systems
Ability to establish, and maintain successful customer and supplier relationships.

What we can offer you
We are offering a whole host of family-friendly benefits including:

30 days' leave plus public holidays
An excellent pension scheme
Flexible working
A subsidised onsite nursery
Employee shopping/travel discounts
A salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
Further training and development to help you make the best of your abilities and talents and encourage Continuous Professional Development Activities.

Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,702.00-£27,938.00 per year

Schedule: