Salary: £25k
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term
Location: Long Marston
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
Work Arrangement: Hybrid role with flexible working opportunities (ideally 3 days WFH, 2 days in the office)
My client is seeking candidates interested in working in the recycling and environmental sustainability industry. This position is responsible for supporting the administration of export documentation. Working in Long Marston, the successful candidate will be part of a team, under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Shipping and Export Manager.
Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate export documentation and invoices to enable timely payment from customers
• Provide general administration/secretarial support services to Export Managers including liaison with shipping agents, export depots, banks, etc.
• Telephone liaison with overseas sales offices & foreign customers as necessary
• Credit control including producing statements and chasing customers or their bankers for payments as necessary
• Production of export documents and sales invoices
• Assist the Export Manager and relevant commercial and site managers in invoicing customers, ensuring receipt of payment, including chasing them or their bankers for payments if necessary
• Update spreadsheets with accurate information
• Liaise with company sites for the timely planning of export loads
• Plan and action container bookings with ocean carriers and freight forwarders
• Process freight invoices

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Exceptional organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

• Strong ICT skills, particularly in Excel
• Previous experience in the shipping or logistics industry would be an advantage but is not essential

My client offers a hybrid role with flexible working opportunities and the chance to be part of a team dedicated to environmental sustainability and recycling.