Shipping Officer
Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by Langham Recruitment
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Shipping Officer | Contract | 12 months | Inside IR35 | Hybrid working | Guildford
Rate negotiable and dependent on experience (This roles sits inside IR35)
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Shipping & Logistics professional to manage the movement of sensitive, high-value components and equipment across the UK and internationally. Working within a small but fast-paced satellite company, you will coordinate all shipping & logistics operations to ensure the secure and timely transportation of parts, subsystems, and final payloads while maintaining full compliance with export control and aerospace industry standards.
Key Tasks
Shipping & Transportation Coordination:
Rate negotiable and dependent on experience (This roles sits inside IR35)
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Shipping & Logistics professional to manage the movement of sensitive, high-value components and equipment across the UK and internationally. Working within a small but fast-paced satellite company, you will coordinate all shipping & logistics operations to ensure the secure and timely transportation of parts, subsystems, and final payloads while maintaining full compliance with export control and aerospace industry standards.
Key Tasks
Shipping & Transportation Coordination:
- Organise domestic and international shipments of satellite components, ground equipment, and support materials.
- Select and manage relationships with specialist couriers and freight forwarders.
- Monitor transit timelines and ensure secure handling of sensitive payloads.
- Manage all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export control paperwork.
- Ensure compliance with UK customs regulations & work within the Compliance Team to ensure full compliance with all UK Export Control (SPIRE & LITE), and relevant ITAR/EAR requirements.
- Liaise with customs brokers and government bodies as required.
- Coordinate inbound logistics and maintain accurate records of parts and equipment received.
- Support stock control and interface with engineering and procurement teams to align deliveries with build schedules.
- Oversee packaging and labelling in accordance with aerospace and transport standards.
- Act as the logistics point of contact between suppliers, internal technical teams, and external partners.
- Communicate shipment status and flag delays or issues promptly.
- Participate in project planning meetings to forecast shipping needs.
- Evaluate shipping and logistics processes and suggest improvements for efficiency and cost control.
- Maintain relationships with logistics providers to support agile project delivery.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Experience
2-5+ years in a logistics or shipping role, preferably in aerospace, defence, or high-tech manufacturing.
Qualifications Knowledge & Skills
- HNC/HND or Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- UK customs, export control (SPIRE), and international freight regulations.
- ITAR/EAR (preferred but not essential if willing to learn).
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems; confident with Microsoft Excel and shipment tracking platforms.
- Experience with SAPS/4HANA Business systems an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and thrive in a small, dynamic team.
- Clear & confident communicator with a problem-solving mindset.
- Small team environment with significant autonomy and cross-functional exposure.
- May require occasional travel to supplier sites, logistics hubs, or launch support locations.
Reference: 3134712170
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Shipping Officer
Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by Langham Recruitment
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Shipping Officer | Contract | 12 months | Inside IR35 | Hybrid working | Guildford
Rate negotiable and dependent on experience (This roles sits inside IR35)
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Shipping & Logistics professional to manage the movement of sensitive, high-value components and equipment across the UK and internationally. Working within a small but fast-paced satellite company, you will coordinate all shipping & logistics operations to ensure the secure and timely transportation of parts, subsystems, and final payloads while maintaining full compliance with export control and aerospace industry standards.
Key Tasks
Shipping & Transportation Coordination:
Rate negotiable and dependent on experience (This roles sits inside IR35)
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Shipping & Logistics professional to manage the movement of sensitive, high-value components and equipment across the UK and internationally. Working within a small but fast-paced satellite company, you will coordinate all shipping & logistics operations to ensure the secure and timely transportation of parts, subsystems, and final payloads while maintaining full compliance with export control and aerospace industry standards.
Key Tasks
Shipping & Transportation Coordination:
- Organise domestic and international shipments of satellite components, ground equipment, and support materials.
- Select and manage relationships with specialist couriers and freight forwarders.
- Monitor transit timelines and ensure secure handling of sensitive payloads.
- Manage all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export control paperwork.
- Ensure compliance with UK customs regulations & work within the Compliance Team to ensure full compliance with all UK Export Control (SPIRE & LITE), and relevant ITAR/EAR requirements.
- Liaise with customs brokers and government bodies as required.
- Coordinate inbound logistics and maintain accurate records of parts and equipment received.
- Support stock control and interface with engineering and procurement teams to align deliveries with build schedules.
- Oversee packaging and labelling in accordance with aerospace and transport standards.
- Act as the logistics point of contact between suppliers, internal technical teams, and external partners.
- Communicate shipment status and flag delays or issues promptly.
- Participate in project planning meetings to forecast shipping needs.
- Evaluate shipping and logistics processes and suggest improvements for efficiency and cost control.
- Maintain relationships with logistics providers to support agile project delivery.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Experience
2-5+ years in a logistics or shipping role, preferably in aerospace, defence, or high-tech manufacturing.
Qualifications Knowledge & Skills
- HNC/HND or Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- UK customs, export control (SPIRE), and international freight regulations.
- ITAR/EAR (preferred but not essential if willing to learn).
- Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems; confident with Microsoft Excel and shipment tracking platforms.
- Experience with SAPS/4HANA Business systems an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and thrive in a small, dynamic team.
- Clear & confident communicator with a problem-solving mindset.
- Small team environment with significant autonomy and cross-functional exposure.
- May require occasional travel to supplier sites, logistics hubs, or launch support locations.
Reference: 3134712170
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