Shipping Clerk

Based near Stansted Airport

Pay: £13/£14 p/h

Hours: 8-5 Monday-Thursday / 8-2.30 Friday

Contract: 6 months with the potential to extend

Grafton Recruitment are looking for an experienced Shipping Clerk to work for one of their busy, successful clients in the Stansted, London area. The perfect candidate will have excellent knowledge within the Logistics sector and preferably a background in booking, goods in/goods out.

The role:

• Coordinate and schedule daily despatch activities to meet delivery deadlines.
• Prepare and manage despatch schedules, ensuring efficient and timely transportation of goods.
• Verify and cross-check outgoing shipments against customer orders and documentation.
• Ensure all goods are appropriately labelled, packaged, and meet quality standards before despatch.
• Liaise with customers, carriers, and internal teams to confirm delivery requirements and address queries.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on delivery schedules, delays, or issues.
• Prepare and process all necessary shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, and delivery notes.
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and regulatory requirements for domestic and international shipments.
• Work closely with warehouse staff to manage stock levels and allocate inventory for despatch.
• Monitor and report discrepancies or damage to inventory and shipments.

You will need:

• Good in/despatch experience
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in order processing and documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to think proactively.
• Knowledge of logistics and transportation processes.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar systems) an advantage
• Must provide your own safety boots.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Chloe Sims on 07880 555833 / chloe.sims@grafton.com We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit https://www.markssattin.co.uk/privacy and https://uk.grafton-recruitment.com/en/privacy-policy-1 for our privacy policy.