European Logistics Co-ordinator

Westin Par LLP; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Westin Par LLP in Redditch is recruiting for a UK & European Operations Coordinator to manage European freight forwarding, UK transport operations and warehouse coordination.

The role suits someone with freight forwarding or European road transport experience, with opportunities to develop within international logistics. Salary around £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience within freight forwarding, European transport, road freight, logistics or transport operations.
• UK transport experience with ambition to develop European freight knowledge.
• Warehousing and distribution experience would be advantageous.
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence preferred, training can be provided.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating European and UK road freight movements
• Managing shipments from booking through to completion
• Processing transport documentation and customs paperwork where required
• Liaising with customers regarding quotations, bookings and shipment updates
• Negotiating rates and coordinating services with transport suppliers
• Supporting warehouse operations including goods in, goods out and stock control
• Assisting with loading and unloading vehicles when required
• Raising invoices and maintaining accurate operational records
• Supporting the sales team with quotations and customer enquiries
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional business

Skills

Freight forwarding

European transport

UK transport operations

Warehousing & stock control

Forklift licence

Customer service

Organisational skills

Pressure management

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Westin Par is recruiting for a UK & European Operations Coordinator on behalf of a

successful international logistics business based in Redditch.

This is a varied role combining European freight forwarding, UK transport operations and

warehouse coordination. The position is ideally suited to someone with freight

forwarding or European road transport experience, although candidates with UK

transport and logistics experience who are keen to develop within international freight

will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating European and UK road freight movements
• Managing shipments from booking through to completion
• Processing transport documentation and customs paperwork where required
• Liaising with customers regarding quotations, bookings and shipment updates
• Negotiating rates and coordinating services with transport suppliers
• Supporting warehouse operations including goods in, goods out and stock control
• Assisting with loading and unloading vehicles when required
• Raising invoices and maintaining accurate operational records
• Supporting the sales team with quotations and customer enquiries
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for additional business

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within freight forwarding, European transport, road freight, logistics or transport operations
• Candidates with UK transport experience and the ambition to develop European freight knowledge are encouraged to apply
• Warehousing and distribution experience would be advantageous
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence preferred, although training can be provided
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach

What's On Offer

• Salary circa £35,000 depending on experience
• Modern office and warehouse facilities
• Diverse role covering freight forwarding, transport and warehouse operations
• Career development and training opportunities within the logistics sector

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. Westin Par is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this