Material Logistics Coordinator

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, United KingdomPosted: 2026-09-28Material Logistics Coordinator – Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading global designer and manufacturer of laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, who are looking for a Material Logistics Coordinator to join their team in Ipswich, Suffolk.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. This is a key role managing the movement, receipt and dispatch of materials and products for domestic and international customers.

Salary: Competitive depending on experienceAnnual Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysOther

Benefits

All employees eligible for private heath care and health cash plan, Salary Sacrifice Pension, Life assuranceAbout

the role

As a Material Logistics Coordinator, you will help manage the flow of materials and orders, coordinating deliveries and collections while meeting safety, quality, cost, customer and compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities include

Receiving, picking, packing and dispatching materials and customer ordersManaging courier deliveries and collections, including trackingCoordinating with worldwide customs, freight forwarders and clearing agentsMaintaining accurate inventory, investigating discrepancies and completing stock countsMaintaining import/export records and documentation to HMRC requirementsLoading and unloading deliveries manually and by forkliftProcessing non-conforming stock and maintaining required documentationSupporting mechanical assembly, component inspection and record keepingIdentifying improvement opportunities and supporting other production departments when requiredYou will work closely with the Production and Materials Control teams to plan and prioritise workloads.

Overtime may be required to meet customer expectations, and staggered breaks are necessary to ensure the department remains staffed throughout the working day.

About you

You will have knowledge of import/export procedures and customs requirements, including Incoterms 2010®, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You'll be a positive team player who can also work independently, with good communication skills, quality awareness and IT skills including MS Office.

Experience within a receiving/distribution environment, HMRC customs compliance, manual handling or mechanical assembly in light engineering would be advantageous. A full clean driving licence and forklift licence are desirable.

This is a physical role involving materials ranging from a few grams to several hundred kilograms. You must be physically fit, follow appropriate manual handling practices and wear required PPE, including safety shoes. To be considered, apply through Spider with an up-to-date CV.Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

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