Road Freight Manager

Road Freight Manager – Manchester Salary: Up to £50,000 basic (depending on experience) Location: Manchester (M23) Working Pattern: Hybrid working Bonus: Yearly bonus A well-established and growing freight forwarding company based in South Manchester (M23) is seeking an experienced Road Freight Manager to lead and develop its road freight operations. This is a senior role with responsibility for operation movements, team management, and contributing at a leadership level to the ongoing growth and performance of the business. Role Overview The Road Freight Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of the road freight department, ensuring operational excellence, strong customer service, and compliance across all import and export activities. You will manage, mentor and develop a team, while working closely with senior management to support strategic growth and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage all road freight import and export operations, ensuring efficient end-to-end movement Lead, motivate and develop a team of road freight operators Set departmental objectives and monitor performance against KPIs Act as a senior point of escalation for operational or customer issues Build and maintain strong relationships with hauliers, agents and key customers Ensure compliance with customs, transport and regulatory requirements Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies Support pricing, tenders and commercial discussions where required Contribute as part of the wider leadership team, supporting business growth and strategy Skills & Experience Required Proven experience managing road freight operations (imports & exports) Previous team leadership or management experience within freight forwarding Strong knowledge of European road freight, customs and documentation Commercial awareness with a customer-focused mindset Confident decision-maker with excellent problem-solving skills Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities What’s on Offer Basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience Hybrid working model 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Modern office environment based in Manchester (M23) Supportive senior leadership team Opportunity to play a key role in a growing and successful business Long-term career progression and stability Apply if you feel this role is for you 🙂