Logistics Administrator

Job description

Logistics Administrator

Location: Sheffield

Permanent | Full-time | Onsite | up to £27k

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently recruiting a Logistics Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established business based in Sheffield.

This is a varied administrative role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of logistics and stores operations. You’ll be responsible for coordinating transport and export documentation, maintaining accurate system records, supporting goods-in and despatch processes, and working closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers and couriers.

The Role

As a Logistics Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing commercial invoices and packing lists for EU exports.
• Preparing despatch documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Raising subcontract purchase orders and maintaining accurate system data.
• Booking and coordinating transport with couriers and monitoring delivery progress.
• Communicating shipping updates and delivery status to relevant stakeholders.
• Organising courier collections and tracking deliveries.
• Using customer-specific delivery portals to provide advance shipping notifications.
• Supporting the booking-in and receipt of goods.
• Providing proof of delivery documentation to the Finance team and assisting with audit queries.
• Preparing and printing works orders and stores documentation for kitting and issuing goods to the factory floor.
• Supporting weekly stock/PIC counts and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing the filing and archiving of important logistics documentation.
• Providing occasional administrative support to the Planning team, including loading sales orders.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working in a busy logistics environment. You’ll need to be confident communicating with colleagues, customers, suppliers and transport providers, while managing multiple priorities effectively.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with computerised systems.
• Good numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to produce accurate work and maintain clear records.
• A positive, team-focused approach.
• The confidence to use your own initiative and take responsibility for tasks.
• GCSEs in English, Maths and ICT at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent).

The Opportunity

This role would suit someone with experience in logistics, transport, warehouse, stores, planning or administration who is looking to develop their career within a busy operational environment.

If you’re organised, proactive and enjoy a varied role where accuracy and communication are key, we’d love to hear from you.

Elevation Recruitment Group are acting as the recruitment partner for this vacancy, give Amy Wood a call for more details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

04-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English