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As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support functions.\nAs our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines and currently have this opportunity available.\nAbout the role:\nThe Shipping Coordinator oversees the end-to-end dispatch process, ensuring all outbound shipments are planned, prepared, documented, and dispatched accurately and on time. The role acts as the key link between warehouse operations, couriers, customers, and internal teams to maintain smooth logistics flow.\nKey duties include, but are not limited to:\nLiaise with couriers, freight partners, and hauliers to arrange collections, book transport slots, and secure competitive rates where applicable.\n\nMonitor courier performance and escalate delays or service issues.\n\nOversee the preparation of shipping paperwork, including labels, certificates, customs declarations, and export documentation.\n\nEnsure all documentation is accurate, compliant, and aligned with customer or regulatory requirements.\n\nVerify order accuracy and packaging standards before dispatch.\n\nProvide tracking information, delivery updates, and proactive communication on delays or issues.\n\nCollaborate with Customer Service, Production, and Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies or urgent requests.\n\nMaintain accurate records of shipments, tracking numbers, courier invoices, and dispatch logs.\n\nSupport compliance with export controls, hazardous goods regulations, and company procedures.\n\nIdentify opportunities to streamline shipping processes, reduce errors, and improve dispatch efficiency.\n\nSupport implementation of new courier platforms, systems, or process changes.\n\nContribute to KPI reporting, including ontime dispatch, accuracy, and cost performance.\n\nWhat we’re looking for:\nCandidates must have the following essential qualifications and experience:\nPrevious experience within shipping\n\nKnowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently\n\nKnowledge of export documentation and customs processes\n\nThe following are desirable:\nSAP Experience\n\nKnowledge of exporting military goods\n\nSuccessful candidates will be able to demonstrate the followingskills and aptitudes:\nAttention to detail\n\nThe ability to work to instruction both individually and as part of a team.\n\nWhy you should join us:\nWhen you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:\nCompetitive salary\n\nAttractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)\n\nHalf-day Friday\n\nLife assurance scheme\n\nCompany sick pay scheme which increases with service\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)\n\nAdditional Holidays & Long Service rewards\n\nWellbeing initiatives, such as Free Fruit on Tuesday’s\n\nCycle-to-work Scheme\n\nFree on-site car parking\n\nOn-site electric vehicle charging points\n\nWe’re also very proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant since 2018, achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. 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