Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd
Global Shipping Coordinator
Global Shipping Coordinator at Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd, based in Crawley, South East England, paying £30,000 - £43,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £43,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Crawley, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse Logistics
17% below the typical rate for warehouse logistics
Reference 57546946
About the role
Global Shipping Coordinator
Crawley, West Sussex | £30,000-£43,000 DOE | Permanent
The Opportunity
Lloyd Recruitment Services is working with a growing FMCG business in Crawley to recruit an experienced Global Shipping Coordinator.
Supplying products to major retailers, the business is looking for someone to take ownership of its international shipping operations in this newly created, standalone role.
You will coordinate shipments from overseas suppliers through to final delivery, working with freight forwarders and logistics partners across the UK and Europe. This is an excellent opportunity for someone confident working independently, with potential for career progression as the business grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage international shipments from booking through to delivery, primarily under FOB terms
- Coordinate sea freight, container bookings and overseas suppliers
- Monitor ETAs, shipping schedules and delivery deadlines
- Manage shipping documentation and support customs clearance
- Maintain shipment trackers and keep internal teams updated
- Build relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners
- Resolve shipping issues and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in shipping, imports or international logistics
- Strong knowledge of sea freight, FOB terms and container shipping
- Experience importing goods from the Far East into the UK and/or Europe
- FMCG, retail or private-label experience would be advantageous
- Knowledge of customs procedures and shipping documentation
- Strong Excel, organisational and communication skills
- Confident working independently and managing the full shipping process
What's on Offer?
- £30,000 - £43,000 DOE
- Newly created, standalone position with autonomy
- Potential for career progression
- Free gym membership
- MediCash health cash plan
Extra info:
- Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear back within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
- By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)
Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
Reference: 57546946 · Posted 44 minutes ago · Closes 21 Dec 2026 · Listed via Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd
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