European Freight Forwarder & Warehouse Operations

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift training

Full training

Career progression

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an experienced European Freight Forwarder / Transport Operator to join our growing logistics operation in Redditch.

The role focuses on European road freight forwarding, handling shipments from booking to delivery, and coordinating with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.

Around 30% of the role includes UK warehousing and distribution, with forklift training available and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in European road freight or freight forwarding.
• UK transport background acceptable.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of European transport.
• Forklift training considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day European road freight movements from booking through to delivery.
• Arrange and coordinate European collections and deliveries.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers, suppliers and overseas transport partners.
• Obtain and negotiate transport rates where required.
• Prepare and process transport and freight documentation.
• Track shipments and provide customers with updates.
• Support UK transport and domestic distribution requirements.
• Book goods into the warehouse and ensure stock is received and recorded.
• Assist with offloading trucks and trailers.
• Assist with loading goods for onward despatch.

Skills

European freight forwarding

UK transport background

Customer liaison

Rate negotiation

Documentation handling

Job description

ALS Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an experienced European Freight Forwarder / Transport Operator to join our growing logistics operation in Redditch.

The role focuses on European road freight forwarding, handling shipments from booking to delivery, and coordinating with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.

Around 30% of the role includes UK warehousing and distribution, with forklift training available and a clear path for progression.