Principal Shipping Officer

MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence.

Salary: Up to £43,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

Hybrid working pattern: This role is predominantly a 37 hour on site at Bolton role.
The opportunity:
An opportunity has arisen within our fast paced Logistics Team for a Principal Shipping Officer to manage the shipping team whilst liaising and working closely with our export control team, local customs officers and freight forwarders to effectively Import / Export product in the UK

The Role

• Manager and support the team at Bolton to deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business
• Ensure 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.
• Ensure topicality of Import, Export and Transport Registers, Hazardous Goods Registers, MOD Form 640 MOD Form 650 Registers
• Liaise with transport and freight forwarding companies both UK and International to ensure worldwide delivery of hardware maintaining compliance with both MBDA Processes and external legislation
• Promotion of functional excellence
• Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences, working together to achieve and maintain DIT Accreditation
• Maintain topicality with all transport legislation up to and including prohibited weapons level
• Establish and maintain best practice utilising continuous improvement activities
• Identify process improvements to build an efficient and cost effective service
• Produce and implement KPI's
• Ensure all Staff Training records are topical
• Working closely with the shipping team in Stevenage to align processes.
• Promote and maintain effective working relationships with Trade Unions
• Maintain Health & Safety for area of responsibility, ensuring good housekeeping and a safe working environment that is consistent with all Health & Safety at Work and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain AAC Accreditation for MOD St

What we're looking for from you:

• Detailed knowledge of UK Movements and International Trade, import / export legislation and processes
• Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.

What to expect:
We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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