Shipping Supervisor

Job Description:

Shipping Supervisor

Desford – Fully onsite

3-year contract with a high chance of becoming permanent!

Competitive PAYE or Umbrella rates discussed upon application

07:00-16:00 Monday - Thursday and 07:00-10:30 Friday

A leading global business is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee the daily management of import and export activities. In this role, you'll ensure products and parts move efficiently across international borders while maintaining full compliance with customs regulations.

You'll work closely with them to lead a small but agile team and ensure operations run smoothly.

If you're a proactive and driven individual with a strong background in customs or logistics- we want to hear from you!

What You’ll be doing:

• Develop and maintain process documentation and manage Customs & clients record-keeping
• Ensure duty management systems meet HMRC requirements and submissions are correct
• Oversee daily customs and traffic operations across international shipments
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable customs laws and regulations
• Identify and mitigate customs risks while maintaining strong control processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement across transportation and compliance functions
• Support project planning and drive operational efficiency
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to keep processes aligned

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in transportation, customs compliance, supply chain, or logistics
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and risk management
• Experience in a supervisory or team lead role preferred, but strong subject matter expertise will also be considered
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365 tools
• Experience with customs systems (e.g., Ricardo) or data tools like Power BI is desirable
• Awareness of Health & Safety regulations
• Degree preferred, though significant industry experience will also be considered

Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.