Expeditor

Expeditor

Initial 12 Month Contract

Barrow-in-Furness – 3 days per week in office, 2 days per week from home

Inside IR35 – UMBRELLA/ PAYE

An Expeditor is required to work on an initial 12 month contract basis to be based in Barrow-in-Furness that will offer the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

.The successful candidate will need to have SC clearance in place prior to starting the role, this can be applied for after identifying a suitable candidate so it is not essential to have on application

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The Expeditor is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services required to support project and operational schedules. Working closely with procurement, suppliers, and project teams, the Expeditor monitors supplier performance, mitigates delays, and ensures supply chain activities align with the companies project milestones and quality standard

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Key Responsibilit

iesSupplier Expedit

• ingAs the Expeditor, you will proactively monitor supplier progress against purchase orders and delivery schedu
• lesFollow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and documentat
• ionIdentify potential delays and escalate issues to relevant stakehold

ersSupply Chain Coordinat

• ionAs the Expeditor, you will liaise with Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Project te
• amsMaintain clear communication between suppliers and internal stakehold
• ersSupport the coordination of shipments and delivery timeli

nesSchedule & Performance Managem

• entTrack key milestones (manufacturing, inspections, dispatch, delive
• ry)As the Expeditor, you will produce regular expediting reports and status upda
• tesEnsure suppliers meet contractual delivery commitments and K

PIsIssue Resolut

• ionInvestigate and resolve supply chain bottlenecks or del
• aysWork with suppliers to develop recovery plans where nee
• dedAs the Expeditor, you will escalate critical risks affecting project deliv

eryDocumentation & Complia

• nceEnsure all required documentation (certificates, QA records, shipping docs) is submitted on t
• imeMaintain accurate records in procurement and project syst
• emsEnsure compliance with company processes, safety standards, and contractual obligati

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Site & Supplier Visits (if requi

• red)Conduct supplier visits, audits, or inspect
• ionsVerify production progress and readiness for ship

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Key Skills & Compete

• nciesStrong organisational and coordination s
• killsAs the Expeditor, you will have excellent communication and stakeholder manag
• ementAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced enviro
• nmentProblem-solving mindset with attention to d
• etailUnderstanding of supply chain, procurement, and logistics proc
• essesAbility to interpret schedules, contracts, and technical document

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Qualifications & Expe

• rienceAs the Expeditor, you will have experience in an expediting, supply chain, procurement, or logistic
• s roleExperience in engineering, defence, nuclear, or infrastructure s
• ectorsAs the Expeditor, you will have knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) bene
• ficialFamiliarity with quality standards and supplier performance mana
• gementRelevant degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering pre

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First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis, and workforce management solution,

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As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is i