Shipping / Export Administrator

Cablecraft Motion Controls Ltd, based in Hailsham is looking for candidate to fulfil a role that will shortly become available in shipping. The role will cover invoicing and all shipping administration required for dispatch domestically and on a global basis. We ship worldwide and need a candidate preferably with previous experience of shipping administration in preparing/liaising with customers and couriers via email and/or portals to ensure a smooth transit of our product. Completion of all shipping related documentation and record keeping is also a part of the role.

In addition, you will also be responsible for arranging all the import of all products that the company purchase from outside the UK, this again will involve liaising with carriers/suppliers and keeping a record of current movements and etas of parts vital to the supply chain.

Knowledge of shipping terms and the impact of shipping terms especially post Brexit would be beneficial.

The candidate should be a good communicator via email/telephone and in person. Be a good team player to work in a friendly, busy company, always be on the lookout for improvements, hardworking, conscientious, and able to work to tight time scales. The candidate should also be proficient in Microsoft Office products, have good attention to detail and have commercial/business awareness.

There will also be an expectation to help with other general duties/roles in the office when staff absence/holidays occur

Having recently re located a to brand new build unit, the working environment is in a modern, smart office

Hours of work are Mon - Thurs 8.30am to 5.00pm, 1 hour for lunch. Friday 8.30am - 1.00pm

Salary £27,000 per annum

28 days holiday per year (including Public Holidays) . 3 days must be reserved for Christmas Shutdown.

After 3 months service you will be entitled to Private medical benefit plan & a death in service benefit

Pension scheme is via Auto-Enrolment