Imports & Exports Coordinator

Imports & Exports Coordinator – Wigan – £30,000 Per Annum

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Imports & Exports Coordinator to join our well-established client based in Appley Bridge, Wigan.

This is an excellent permanent opportunity offering a £30,000 annual salary, Monday-to-Friday working hours, an annual company bonus and long-term career prospects with an established British manufacturer operating internationally.

£30,000 Per Annum | Monday to Friday | 8:30am–5:00pm | Permanent | Annual Bonus | Immediate Start Available

This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as an Imports & Exports Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, Import Coordinator, Export Coordinator, Freight Coordinator, Customs Administrator or International Logistics Coordinator.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
 • 8:30am–5:00pm
 • Full-time, permanent position
 • Based onsite in Appley Bridge, Wigan

Rates of Pay

 • £30,000 per annum
 • Annual company bonus scheme

Benefits

As an Imports & Exports Coordinator, you will receive:

 • Permanent employment
 • Annual company bonus scheme
 • 23 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
 • Company shutdown over Christmas
 • Free onsite parking
 • Training and development opportunities
 • Career progression opportunities
 • Friendly and supportive working environment
 • Immediate start available for the right candidate

Day-to-Day Duties

As an Imports & Exports Coordinator, your duties will include:

 • Coordinating import and export shipments across air, sea and road freight
 • Managing shipments from start to finish, including imports, exports and transshipments
 • Liaising with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, couriers and internal departments
 • Preparing and processing shipping, customs, commercial and transport documentation
 • Monitoring shipments and providing regular updates to customers and colleagues
 • Resolving delivery issues, shipment discrepancies and customs queries
 • Supporting customs declarations and providing the required information to HMRC
 • Booking and managing shipments through bonded warehouse systems and Sage 200
 • Gathering shipment readiness information from suppliers
 • Coordinating consolidated loads
 • Maintaining accurate shipment records, filing and reporting
 • Monitoring freight costs and assisting with quotations and freight rates
 • Liaising with freight forwarders to secure competitive shipping arrangements
 • Ensuring compliance with UK customs requirements and international trade regulations
 • Identifying opportunities to improve import, export and logistics processes

Essential Skills

 • Previous experience in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding or import/export operations
 • Knowledge of customs procedures and international trade requirements
 • Experience or a good understanding of customs declarations
 • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
 • Ability to manage multiple shipments and competing priorities
 • Strong communication skills when dealing with customers, suppliers and freight companies
 • Confidence working in a fast-paced and time-critical environment
 • Good problem-solving skills
 • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
 • Experience using logistics, stock or business management systems

Desirable Experience

 • Previous experience using Sage 200
 • Experience working with bonded warehouse systems

Training Provided

 • Full training on the company’s specialist product range
 • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Apply

If you are an experienced Imports & Exports Coordinator looking for a permanent opportunity in Appley Bridge, Wigan, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.