Shipping Co-ordinator

Location: Knutsford (On-site)

Contract: Permanent, Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00

Package: £28,000 to £30,000

Position: Shipping Co-ordinator

Our Oliver Valve companies, based in Knutsford, are one of the world’s leading manufacturers in high pressure valves for the oil, gas, hydrogen and carbon capture industries. We have won recognized awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

The Role

The Shipping Co-ordinator is responsible for preparing shipping documentation and coordinating the despatch of goods to ensure accurate and timely delivery. The role also involves monitoring inventory values at the distribution centre, ensuring documentation meets order requirements, and supporting efforts to improve transportation efficiency and reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raising shipping paperwork and commercial invoices prior to shipment.
• Liaise with the distribution to ensure smooth shipment of orders, for the UK and overseas.
•  Coordination and consolidation of all shipments via courier/freight forwarder.
• Production of material certification, test certification and documentation, in accordance with order requirements.
• Negotiate prices and arrange collection and delivery of goods as and when required.
• Review and forward all letters of credit, and notify sales and accounts if any discrepancies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Computer Literate with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe pdf.
• Competent in English and Maths
• Shipping experience preferred but not essential.
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative
• Problem solving skills
• Strong team player.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package which includes Life Assurance x2 basic salary, Pension, Medi-cash Health Cash Plan, long service awards and access to retailer discounts.
• 31 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays). This increases with tenure.
• Be part of a supportive environment that encourages personal development
• Work for a globally respected, innovative valve manufacturer with strong growth ambitions