Shipping Controller / Logistics Administrator

Are you an experienced Shipping Controller or Logistics Administrator? Do you consider yourself to be personable and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Llanwern? We have a Container Shipping Controller role available within Tata Steel UK. The department specializes in managing container shipping solutions for downstream business units, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient international transport of premium products. This role is ideal for someone with strong IT literacy skills and is proactive, a clear communicator and holds good attention to detail. Role: Container Shipping Controller Location: TATA Steel, Llanwern, Newport, Wales, NP19 4QZ (Hybrid: 2 3 days in the office, currently Mondays and Fridays) Rate: £17.45 per hour (equivalent to £33,120 per annum) Contract length: 6 months (Likely to be extended or go permanent) Shift Patterns: Monday Friday, 36.5 hours per week. Flexible start/finish (07 30 start to 15 45 finish; finish an hour earlier on Fridays) Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) Responsibilities: Liaise with customer service teams regarding delivery plans and production scheduling. Obtain, review, and agree on rates for trade lanes from shipping lines, and provide quotations to internal business units. Inform container stuffing depots of any spikes in requirements to ensure materials are ready to deliver the plan. Evaluate the melt and pour status for country of origin prior to booking orders. Maximise road and rail loads out of ..... full job details .....