At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage road freight shipments from booking to delivery, ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Established freight forwarding business with a focus on road freight across the UK and Europe.
- Benefits: Monday to Friday hours, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Ideal for organised individuals who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Join a busy team and make an impact in the fast-paced world of freight forwarding.
- Qualifications: Experience in road freight operations and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Our client is an established freight forwarding business specialising in road freight across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Road Freight Operator to their team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience within road freight who enjoys a busy operational role and is confident dealing with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.
Hours: Monday to Friday
The Role
You will be responsible for managing road freight shipments from booking through to delivery, ensuring everything runs smoothly and customers are kept fully updated throughout the process.
- Arranging and coordinating UK and European road freight shipments
- Booking transport with hauliers and subcontractors
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and overseas partners
- Preparing and checking relevant shipping and customs documentation
- Monitoring shipments and providing customers with regular updates
- Obtaining and negotiating transport rates where required
- Tracking deliveries and dealing with any issues or delays
- Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate shipment records
- Ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and within agreed deadlines
- Preparing and providing competitive freight quotations and pricing for customers
- Building strong working relationships with customers and transport partners
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within road freight operations. We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised and able to manage multiple shipments at once
- Confident communicating with customers and suppliers
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced freight environment
- Commercially aware with good attention to detail
- Able to work independently as well as part of a wider team
- Experienced with UK and/or European road freight for UK based freight forwarder
- Familiar with freight forwarding documentation and processes
Freight Forwarder in Chasetown employer: White Recruitment Construction
At White Recruitment Construction, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. As a Senior HVAC Estimator in Manchester, you will benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to mentor the next generation of estimators, all while working in a vibrant city known for its rich industrial heritage and dynamic construction sector.
Contact Details:
White Recruitment Construction Recruitment Team
