Shipping Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Shipping Officer
Stevenage
What the role entails:
Some of the main duties of the Shipping Officer will include:
To liaise and work closely with our export control team, local customs officers and freight forwarders. To deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business
- Timely delivery of product in line with project demands.
- Creation, completion and management of documentation required to effect export deliveries, to include, transport documents, hazardous goods note, customs formalities etc.
- Topicality of Import, Export and Transport Registers
- Liaise with transport both UK and International.
- Undertake Imports and report Intrastats as required.
- Promotion of functional excellence
- Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences
- Maintain topicality with all transport legislation up to and including prohibited weapons level
- Identify process improvements to create an efficient and cost effective service
- Day to day knowledge of all movements from site
What experience you need to be the successful Shipping Officer:
- Detailed knowledge of export legislation
- Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service
- Interpersonal skills across different business functions
- Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Shipping Officer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
If you are interested in applying for this Shipping Officer position you must eligible for UK security clearance up to SC level.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shipping Officer roles across Gold Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22 - £25 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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