Logistics Coordinator

We're looking for a Logistics Coordinator who can keep complex international shipments moving - a role that combines hands‑on logistics coordination with export compliance in a fast‑growing defence engineering business.

This opportunity would suit someone who knows their way around international shipping and enjoys getting into the detail. You'll be coordinating everything from everyday domestic and international shipments through to temporary movements, ATA Carnets and dangerous goods, while supporting our export licensing and compliance activity.

Open Works is a rapidly growing business operating globally with a passion for exceptional engineering and building on a legacy of defence innovation in the North East of England.

Our products provide ultra‑high performance, real‑time detection, tracking, identification and targeting of dynamic aerial threats. They have been deployed internationally to protect high profile military and civilian assets, and contribute towards the defeat of nuisance, misguided and maliciously deployed drones during operations.

We are very proud to have supported a wide range of law enforcement and military operators, protecting many of the most high profile sites and individuals around the world.

The amazing things we do are only possible because of a dedicated and passionate team.

Open Works Engineering operates within the defence sector. As part of our recruitment and onboarding processes, we collect information that may be required to support future security vetting and clearance requirements, should these become necessary during employment.

Join a high‑energy, collaborative team where great ideas thrive, challenges are embraced, and people genuinely love what they do.

Rewarding Success - Competitive salary, starting from £30,000, plus a discretionary annual bonus of up to 25% of salary alongside a structured pay progression framework.

Enhanced Pension – Up to 8% employer‑matched contributions to help you plan for the future.

More Time to Recharge – 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, long‑service rewards, and the option to buy up to 5 extra days.

Breakfast & Lunch on Us – Enjoy team breakfasts and freshly prepared lunches every day courtesy of Chef Mark and his team.

Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare and life assurance for added peace of mind.

Sustainable Travel – Salary sacrifice schemes, including EV car and Cycle to Work options.

Team Socials – Regular events, from quiz nights and football to board games and more.

Learning & Growth – A culture that empowers you to challenge, grow and make an impact, plus a £250 annual learning budget to invest in the development that matters most to you.

Coordinate shipments: Manage day‑to‑day inbound and outbound shipments across the business, arranging domestic and international transport with freight forwarders, couriers and customs brokers.

Manage documentation: Prepare accurate shipping and export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, end user statements and licence references.

Support export compliance: Support our Senior Logistics and Export team with export licence applications and maintain accurate licensing, compliance and shipping records.

Coordinate temporary movements: Prepare and administer ATA Carnets and oversee temporary imports and exports, ensuring the right documentation is in place.

Handle dangerous goods: Coordinate dangerous goods shipments, ensuring packaging, labelling and documentation requirements are met.

Keep things moving: Liaise with internal teams and external logistics partners to track shipments, resolve issues and keep…