Road Freight Operator

Road Freight Operator

Leeds | £33,000-£36,000 per year
Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Global company | Modern office | Good benefits

Looking for a road freight role with variety, ownership and room to develop? Join a global freight forwarding company where you'll manage both import and export movements, covering full loads and groupage.

You'll work from a modern Leeds office with the support of an international network. This is an opportunity to use your operational knowledge, build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, and take responsibility for shipments from booking through to delivery.

What's on offer

Salary of £33,000-£36,000, depending on experience

Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Good employee benefits

Modern office environment

A varied mix of full-load and groupage movements

Opportunities to develop within a global business

The role

You'll coordinate UK and European road freight shipments, managing import and export requirements while keeping customers informed throughout.

Your responsibilities will include:

Arranging full-load and groupage movements

Managing road freight imports and exports from booking to delivery

Liaising with customers, hauliers and overseas partners

Preparing and checking transport and customs documentation

Monitoring shipments and providing timely updates

Resolving delays and operational issues

Obtaining rates, preparing quotations and managing shipment costs

Maintaining accurate records and completing invoicing

About you

Experience in road freight operations within a freight forwarder

Knowledge of full-load or groupage movements, ideally both

Experience with imports, exports or both

Strong organisation and attention to detail

Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers and overseas colleagues

A practical approach to managing deadlines and solving problems

If you're ready for a varied road freight role with a global company and an attractive package, apply with your CV today.

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