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Despatch Freight Coordinator

Sulzer
Leeds, GBR
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

Full Job Posting

Key Duties ​

  • Coordinate global import and export shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and trade laws.
  • Manage OOG and break bulk shipments, working closely with specialist carriers, port operators, and freight forwarders.
  • Prepare and verify shipping and customs documentation (CDS entries, bills of lading, CoO, packing lists).
  • Plan and book UK and international transport, optimising routes, loads, and freight costs.
  • Monitor shipment progress, maintain accurate records, and keep internal teams updated in real time.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Experience in freight coordination, transport planning, or logistics—ideally within heavy engineering or project cargo.
  • Knowledge of out-of-gauge, break bulk, or oversized cargo handling (road, sea, or multimodal).
  • Strong understanding of customs procedures, Incoterms, and international trade compliance.
  • Excellent organisation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.

What we offer you

  • We’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility — creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience. Alongside our upgraded facilities, you’ll benefit from:

Core Benefits

  • A competitive salary
  • A company-wide bonus scheme
  • Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)
  • 33 days’ holiday
  • Defined pension contribution
  • Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle
  • Costco membership option
  • Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
  • Long Service Awards
  • Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
  • Armed Forces Support – As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

Onsite Perks

  • Free, secure parking with EV charging
  • Multi-faith prayer room
  • Newly modernised work areas
  • Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
  • 24/7 onsite gym
  • Subsidised vending machines
  • Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food
  • Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
  • We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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