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Shipping Administrator

Posted 02 February 2026
LocationHartlepool
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector CommercialManufacturing
ReferenceJ140152
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • An ASAP start date

  • Permanent position

  • Daily interaction with international carriers, heavy-lift partners, and global customers.

  • Opportunities to develop expertise in oversized cargo logistics, and international trade compliance.

  • Salary negotiable based on experience.

The Company you’ll be working for;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for an experienced Shipping Administrator to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role You will be doing;

  • Coordinate international shipments for industrial-packed goods, heavy machinery, and oversized cargo via air, sea, and road freight.

  • Work directly with international carriers, freight forwarders, and project-cargo specialists to arrange bookings, secure competitive rates, and manage complex load requirements.

  • Prepare and verify all export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.

  • Ensure accurate communication of packing specifications, weights, dimensions, lifting points, and load-handling requirements to carriers and logistics partners.

  • Manage the logistics of out-of-gauge and abnormal loads, including permits, route planning coordination, and compliance with regional transport regulations.

  • Track shipments from collection to final delivery, proactively resolving delays, customs issues, or carrier-related challenges.

  • Maintain detailed records of shipments, packing documentation, compliance requirements, and freight costs.

  • Communicate shipment updates to internal teams, customers, and global partners.

  • Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, Incoterms, and destination-specific requirements.

  • Process freight invoices, monitor carrier performance, and support cost-control initiatives.

  • Collaborate closely with the industrial packing team to schedule collections, manage dispatch timelines, and ensure accurate labelling and documentation for all cargo types.

  • Support continuous improvement across the packing, project cargo, and logistics workflow.

About You;

  • Proven experience working with international carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, particularly in industrial or oversized cargo environments.

  • Background in international shipping, logistics, export packing, or project cargo administration.

  • Strong understanding of export/import regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements.

  • Familiarity with Incoterms, heavy-lift logistics, and out-of-gauge cargo handling.

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, especially regarding technical packing specifications and compliance.

  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with carriers, customers, and internal teams.

  • Ability to manage multiple complex shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with logistics systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office.

  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure.

  •  Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations (ADR, IATA, IMDG) is advantageous.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, lifting diagrams, and detailed packing information.

  • A proactive approach to improving processes and reducing delays or documentation errors.