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Senior European Road Freight Operator
Freight Forwarding | Coalville
Up to £36,000 DOE
We are currently working with an established international freight forwarding business looking for an experienced Senior European Road Freight Operator to join their growing Coalville operation.
This is a senior, hands-on operational role with significant ownership of European and UK Road Freight activity. Youll be responsible for managing freight movements, sourcing solutions through external hauliers, negotiating competitive rates and providing a high level of service to customers.
The business operates through an established network of external hauliers rather than its own fleet, so this would particularly suit someone who knows the European Road Freight market, is confident sourcing capacity and enjoys finding the right operational and commercial solution for the customer.
There is also scope to help develop and grow the Road Freight offering over time as the Coalville operation expands.
What theyre looking for:
- Strong hands-on European Road Freight operational experience
- Good knowledge of European Import & Export and UK domestic Road Freight
- Experience managing Road Freight movements throughout the operational lifecycle
- Strong knowledge of external hauliers and European transport partners
- Confidence sourcing capacity, obtaining rates and negotiating directly with hauliers
- An established network of haulier contacts would be advantageous
- Strong customer service and key account management skills
- Good commercial awareness, including quotations, costs and profitability
- Good working knowledge of UKEU xgikmsk customs and transit requirements
- CargoWise experience would be advantageous
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to take ownership of the operation
The role will involve:
- Managing European Road Freight Import and Export movements alongside UK domestic freight
- Receiving and processing customer bookings from instruction through to delivery
- Sourcing suitable and cost-effective freight solutions through external Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Senior European Road Freight Operator in Coalville employer: MANIFEST RECRUITMENT
As a Senior Business Development Manager at our award-winning international freight forwarding and logistics company based in Heathrow, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits including a car allowance, commission, and share options, we empower our team to excel while enjoying the unique advantage of being part of a globally recognised leader in the industry.
