Our client is an established freight forwarding business specialising in road freight across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Road Freight Operator to their team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience within road freight who enjoys a busy operational role and is confident dealing with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.
Hours: Monday to Friday
The Role
You will be responsible for managing road freight shipments from booking through to delivery, ensuring everything runs smoothly and customers are kept fully updated throughout the process.
Your responsibilities will include:
Arranging and coordinating UK and European road freight shipments
Booking transport with hauliers and subcontractors
Liaising with customers, suppliers and overseas partners
Preparing and checking relevant shipping and customs documentation
Monitoring shipments and providing customers with regular updates
Obtaining and negotiating transport rates where required
Tracking deliveries and dealing with any issues or delays
Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate shipment records
Ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and within agreed deadlines
Preparing and providing competitive freight quotations and pricing for customers
Building strong working relationships with customers and transport partnersAbout You
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within road freight operations
We are looking for someone who is:
Organised and able to manage multiple shipments at once
Confident communicating with customers and suppliers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced freight environment
Commercially aware with good attention to detail
Able to work independently as well as part of a wider team
Experienced with UK and/or European road freight for UK based freight forwarder
Familiar with freight forwarding documentation and processesWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.
WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£28000.00 - £30000.00 per year