Junior Logistics Coordinator

Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
Up to 28,000
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Salary up to 28,000, depending on experience

• Monday to Friday working hours

• 9:00am to 5:30pm

• 25 days' annual leave

• Private healthcare scheme

• Strong overall benefits package

• Excellent training and development programme

• Clear long-term career progression

• Supportive and experienced management team

• Opportunities across a nationwide network of UK sites

• Permanent, full-time position

A well-established logistics company with sites throughout the UK is looking for a Junior Logistics Coordinator to join its Plymouth team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career within freight forwarding and logistics. The company is focused on finding the right person and offers structured training, ongoing development and plenty of room to progress.

The role will involve supporting European road freight import and export operations while providing a high level of service to customers.

As a Junior Logistics Coordinator, you will support the day-to-day coordination of road freight shipments from collection through to final delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating European road freight import and export shipments

• Arranging collections and deliveries with transport partners

• Supporting groupage, part-load and full-load movements

• Liaising with customers, hauliers, suppliers and overseas agents

• Monitoring shipments and providing regular customer updates

• Preparing and checking transport documentation

• Obtaining rates from suppliers and transport providers

• Producing quotations for customers

• Updating freight management systems accurately

• Maintaining clear and accurate shipment records

• Resolving delays, delivery issues and operational queries

• Supporting the wider freight forwarding team

• Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers

• Ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and within agreed timescales

This role is all about finding the right person. Previous freight forwarding experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• An interest in logistics, freight forwarding, shipping or transport

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Good organisational and time-management abilities

• Strong attention to detail

• Confidence using computers and administrative systems

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities

• A positive and professional attitude

• Good problem-solving skills

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• A genuine willingness to learn and develop

Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in logistics, transport administration, customer service, shipping, warehousing or supply chain environments.

This position would suit an ambitious and motivated individual looking to begin or develop a career within road freight forwarding.

You will receive excellent training, a clear development plan and genuine opportunities to progress within a growing company that operates across the UK.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to be considered for this Junior Logistics Coordinator position in Plymouth.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy