At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day road freight operations and lead a small team.
- Company: Well-established logistics company in Hythe, Kent.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape the role around your experience and skills.
- Why this job: Take ownership and make impactful decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in road freight operations and team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Hythe, Kent
Salary: £38,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday (core hours) + weekend rota from home (paid or time off in lieu)
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established client in Hythe who are looking to appoint a confident and commercially aware road freight professional to join their team. This is a flexible hire, and the role can be shaped around your experience — whether you’re a Senior Road Freight Operator looking for the next step, or an experienced Road Freight Manager looking to lead and develop a team. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to take ownership, make decisions, and play a key part in the growth of the operation.
The Role
You will play a key role in managing day-to-day road freight operations across European trade lanes, while supporting and leading a small team. Responsibilities include:
- Managing road freight operations across imports, exports, and UK domestic deliveries
- Planning and coordinating groupage, full load, part load, and dedicated shipments
- Providing ad hoc quotations across a variety of freight movements
- Working with a wide range of freight types across European routes
- Liaising with overseas agents, hauliers, and customs brokers
- Handling escalations from both internal teams and external partners
- Supervising a team of 5, including training, appraisals, and performance management (KPIs/SOPs)
- Supporting continuous improvement across operational processes
About You
We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in road freight operations
- Experience managing or supervising a team
- Strong knowledge of European road freight operations
- Confident making decisions independently and taking ownership of your work
- Proactive mindset — someone who looks to improve processes, not just follow them
- Commercially aware with the ability to manage quotes and customer expectations
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
Freight Manager in Kent employer: WR Logistics
WR Logistics is an exceptional employer located in Bradford, offering a dynamic work environment where career development is prioritised. With a competitive salary and a supportive team culture, employees benefit from a Monday to Friday working pattern and ample training opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow within the freight forwarding industry.
