At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage European road freight shipments and build strong relationships with customers and hauliers.
- Company: Growing logistics business with a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
- Benefits: Up to £35,000 salary, private healthcare, hybrid working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your career in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in European road freight forwarding and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Solihull / Birmingham
Salary: Up to 35,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home working
Benefits: Private Healthcare + Excellent Career Progression + Modern Hybrid Working
We're currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated European Road Freight Forwarder to join a growing logistics business based in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking freight forwarding environment.
Working within a busy operations team, you’ll be responsible for managing European road freight shipments from start to finish, building strong relationships with customers and hauliers, and ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and cost-effectively.
The Role- Managing full load, part load and groupage European road freight shipments
- Coordinating collections, deliveries and transport schedules across Europe
- Liaising with customers, carriers and overseas partners
- Handling customs documentation and ensuring compliance where required
- Providing freight quotations and operational updates to clients
- Monitoring shipments and resolving any transport issues proactively
- Building strong long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
- Previous experience within European road freight forwarding
- Strong operational knowledge of import/export road movements
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple shipments
- Confident using freight/logistics systems and Microsoft Office
- A proactive and team-focused attitude
- Salary up to 35,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working model - 2 days working from home
- Private healthcare package
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Ongoing training and development
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
- Modern offices with excellent local transport links
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Join a dynamic and supportive logistics team in Solihull, where your career as a European Road Freight Specialist can truly flourish. With a hybrid working model, private healthcare, and a strong emphasis on employee development, we offer a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and fosters long-term growth. Experience the benefits of working in modern offices with excellent transport links, all while managing exciting European road freight operations.
