European Operations Coordinator

WR Logistics; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment partner is seeking a European Operations Coordinator based in Seaham. This role involves planning and overseeing road freight operations across Europe. Candidates should have proven experience in European freight operations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in transportation management software. The position offers a salary of up to £30,000 plus benefits including hybrid working and up to 25 days holiday.

Benefits

20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Hybrid working after probation

Progression routes

Length of service rewards

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Discounted gym membership

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in European road freight operations with a UK-based freight Forwarder.
• Strong understanding of transportation and operation regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate end-to-end European road freight operations.
• Ensure timely delivery of shipments by coordinating with suppliers and customers.
• Provide freight rates, quotes, and pricing solutions for customers.

Skills

Experience in European road freight operations

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Transportation management software

Job description

Position: European Operations Coordinator
Location: Seaham
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 17:00 (Plus hybrid working)
Salary: Up to 30,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting for a client of ours to join their established team in Seaham. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing road freight operations throughout Europe.

Your key responsibilities:

• Organise and coordinate end-to-end European road freight operations
• Coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery of shipments
• Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Track and update delivery statutes in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
• Resolving any issues or delays that may arise
• Job invoicing and costing
• Making sure the department stays up to date with regulations, ensuring compliance with all documentation
• Customs declarations/clearances

Requirements of a European Operations Coordinator:

• Proven experience in European road freight operations - with a UK-based freight Forwarder
• Groupage experience is highly deseriable
• A strong understanding of transportation and operation regulations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in relevant software for transportation management.

Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Hybrid working (2 from office, 3 from home after probation)
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans

freight road freight operations coordinator

WR Logistics are 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.