EU Road Freight Forwarder

TieTalent; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern working environment

Career variety

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading international logistics provider in Redditch is seeking an experienced EU Road Freight Forwarder. You will manage bookings, coordinate warehouse operations, and oversee customs processes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in freight forwarding and customer service. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and modern working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in European freight forwarding or UK transport operations (essential).
• Prior warehouse experience and a forklift licence (or willingness to train).
• Strong background in customer service and/or rate negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookings for UK & European road transport services.
• Coordinate warehouse operations including goods in/out and stock management.
• Handle customs clearance processes (import and export).
• Provide quotations and manage customer communications.
• Liaise with transport suppliers for bookings and rate negotiations.

Skills

European freight forwarding experience

Customer service

Rate negotiation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the EU Road Freight Forwarder role at TieTalent. Salary: Circa £34,000 (DOE) + Contributory Pension. Hours: Monday to Friday. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Location: Redditch, England.

We are seeking an experienced operations professional in the freight forwarding or UK transport sector to join a leading international logistics provider as UK & European Operations Co-ordinator.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-established logistics organisation that is part of a larger group with a turnover in excess of £140 million. You’ll be based in a brand-new, modern office and warehouse in Redditch, working alongside a close-knit and enthusiastic team that values collaboration, high standards, and growth.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Modern working environment: New purpose-built offices and warehouse facilities
• Financially robust business: Part of a large group with consistent performance and growth
• Supportive team culture: Be part of a vibrant team of professionals where your voice is heard
• Diverse client portfolio: Work with a mix of SMEs and global blue-chip companies
• Career variety: Engage in a broad range of responsibilities from warehousing to client interaction

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookings for UK & European road transport services
• Coordinate warehouse operations including goods in/out and stock management
• Handle customs clearance processes (import and export)
• Operate a forklift (training provided if needed)
• Provide quotations and manage customer communications
• Liaise with transport suppliers for bookings and rate negotiations
• Collaborate with the sales team on service proposals
• Process and invoice jobs using Fast Freight software
• Attend team meetings to discuss operations, challenges, and performance metrics

What we\'re looking for

• Proven experience in European freight forwarding or UK transport operations (essential)
• Prior warehouse experience and a forklift licence (or willingness to train)
• Strong background in customer service and/or rate negotiation
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to problem-solve and manage workloads under pressure

Self-motivated, energetic, and team-oriented individual.

WR Logistics is the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK-wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management

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