Logistics Administrator
Location: Sheffield
Permanent | Full-time | Onsite | up to £27k
Elevation Recruitment Group are currently recruiting a Logistics Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established business based in Sheffield.
This is a varied administrative role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of logistics and stores operations. You’ll be responsible for coordinating transport and export documentation, maintaining accurate system records, supporting goods-in and despatch processes, and working closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers and couriers.
The Role
As a Logistics Administrator, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing commercial invoices and packing lists for EU exports.
- Preparing despatch documentation and maintaining accurate records.
- Raising subcontract purchase orders and maintaining accurate system data.
- Booking and coordinating transport with couriers and monitoring delivery progress.
- Communicating shipping updates and delivery status to relevant stakeholders.
- Organising courier collections and tracking deliveries.
- Using customer-specific delivery portals to provide advance shipping notifications.
- Supporting the booking-in and receipt of goods.
- Providing proof of delivery documentation to the Finance team and assisting with audit queries.
- Preparing and printing works orders and stores documentation for kitting and issuing goods to the factory floor.
- Supporting weekly stock/PIC counts and maintaining accurate records.
- Managing the filing and archiving of important logistics documentation.
- Providing occasional administrative support to the Planning team, including loading sales orders.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working in a busy logistics environment. You’ll need to be confident communicating with colleagues, customers, suppliers and transport providers, while managing multiple priorities effectively.
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong IT skills and confidence working with computerised systems.
- Good numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to produce accurate work and maintain clear records.
- A positive, team-focused approach.
- The confidence to use your own initiative and take responsibility for tasks.
- GCSEs in English, Maths and ICT at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent).
The Opportunity
This role would suit someone with experience in logistics, transport, warehouse, stores, planning or administration who is looking to develop their career within a busy operational environment.
If you’re organised, proactive and enjoy a varied role where accuracy and communication are key, we’d love to hear from you.
Elevation Recruitment Group are acting as the recruitment partner for this vacancy, give Amy Wood a call for more details.