At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and manage road freight transport for imports and exports.
- Company: Join a major UK & International freight forwarding company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £30k to £35k with Monday to Friday hours.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be a key player in logistics and make an impact on global trade.
- Qualifications: Road freight experience and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32500 - 32500 £ per year.
A major UK & International freight forwarding company are looking for add a Road Freight Import or Export clerk to their rapidly expanding road freight, Cross trade team,.
The ideal candidate must have some road freight experience either Import or Export.
ROLE: Road Freight - Import or Export
BASIC SALARY: £30k to £35k.
HOURS: Monday to Friday: 0800 am to 4:30pm or 08:30am to 5:00pm or 9;00am to 5:30pm
ROLE
- Plan, book, and manage road freight transport for inbound and outbound shipments
- Liaise with haulage companies and freight forwarders to negotiate rates and delivery schedules
- Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery delays or transport issues
- Ensure all transport documentation is accurate and compliant (CMRs, delivery notes, consignment notes, import/ export documents)
- Track transport costs and support cost control initiatives
- Provide transport partners with precise collection and delivery instructions.
- Monitor incoming emails to identify, flag, and escalate potential operational issues.
- Monitor and report on KPI performance to ensure operational targets are met.
- Support customs processes.
- Be willing to participate in an on call weekend rota to support operational continuity.
- Carry out general ad hoc duties to support the wider Operations team.
- Coordination & Communication
- Act as a key point of contact between suppliers, transport providers, warehouses, and internal teams
- Provide regular shipment and order status updates to stakeholders
- Escalate risks to service levels or supply continuity when necessary
- Ensure compliance with company policies, transport regulations, and health & safety standards
- Maintain accurate records and documentation and upload and file in the platform.
- Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and purchasing processes
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of road freight operations and logistics processes including customs
- Experience with purchase order systems and ERP software
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge & Experience
- Previous experience in logistics, transport coordination, or supply chain operations
- Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communication
- Familiarity with UK and EMAT road transport regulations and customs(desirable)
- Worked with Cargo Wise and Lima (desirable)
Road Freight Operator employer: Transcomm Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading UK and International freight forwarding company in Southall, where we prioritise employee growth and development within a dynamic work culture. Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding team that values innovation and efficiency in road freight operations. With a focus on collaboration and support, we empower our employees to excel in their roles while contributing to meaningful logistics solutions.
