Shipping Office Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
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SKILLS

Attention to detail Communication skills Organisational skills IT literacy SAP knowledge Teamwork Problem-solving Transport documentation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Shipping Office Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] UK is recruiting a Shipping Office Assistant for the Leicester integrated plant. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary, benefits including private healthcare and pension, and the opportunity to work with a global leader in tissue paper production.

Purpose

To issue the transport documents for all outgoing goods from the Plant in compliance with the Group's procedures.

What is the role?

[Employer hidden] UK currently recruiting for a dynamic and exciting Shipping Office Assistant to join our team in Leicester. The role will be based at our Integrated Plant in Hamilton however, some flexibility on travelling to our sister Plant in Rothley is required for the role. Working on a full-time permanent position predominantly working Monday - Friday, due the nature of our business there may be the requirement to work alternative hours and/or weekends. This role would suit a confident administrative professional with strong experience operating in a busy logistics or customer facing environment. If you are an experienced Shipping/Transport professional looking for a new challenge, then why not join one of Europe’s most reputable paper hygiene manufacturers?

Hours of work

Monday to Friday - 14:00-22:00. During your initial training period you will be working Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.

What you'll be doing

  • Issue the transport documents and relative travel documents for all outgoing goods from the Plant
  • Create the picking/loading list for the warehouse ensuring accuracy
  • Communicate with wider company departments on any issues that arise
  • Identify differences noted on the sales order of goods that are to be delivered and liaise with the relevant departments to rectify the issues
  • Check the weight of shipped products against the value recorded on the system
  • Identify differences in weight of shipped products compared to the registered value on the system
  • Work in conjunction with relevant departments to problem solve and rectify differences on the system
  • Support the corporate departments requiring assistance on topics of distribution logistics
  • Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the group policies and procedures.
  • Administrate and file all documentation produced ensuring compliance with company procedures
  • Promote a safety-bound corporate culture.
  • Apply the Corporate Principles and Values

What you will need

  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good communication/telephone skills
  • Ability to work in an organised manner
  • Good IT skills / computer literate
  • Deal with multiple tasks and prioritise
  • SAP knowledge advantageous
  • Ability to work within a team to solve problems and issues
  • Previous experience of working in a transport/shipping department is desirable

What you’ll get in return

Competitive Salary - Discounted staff shop - Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme - Private Healthcare - 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

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