European Road Freight Clerk

Freight Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An international freight forwarder is seeking a European Road Freight Forwarder to join their team in Wythenshawe. The ideal candidate will manage bookings, negotiate rates, and handle documentation while providing excellent customer service. Competitive salary and benefits including pension, holidays, and social events on offer.

Benefits

Pension

22 days holiday

Rewards and Discounts

Health care plan

Cycle to work scheme

Social events

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in European Trailer freight.
• Experience with imports and exports.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Handle bookings and quotations for shipments.
• Negotiate rates with hauliers.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder they have invested heavily in its European Road freight division and has aspirations to be an industry leader in European Overland services
We are now recruiting for a European Road Freight Forwarder to join the growing freight forwarding team based in Wythenshawe, near Manchester airport

You will take bookings, handle quotations, complete relevant documentation, put together shipments, input details onto system, source hauliers, negotiate rates, organise collections and deliveries and invoice out.
Resolving any issues and build relationships with customers

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to join a strong and dynamic team as they continue their rapid expansion.
Experience required:

European Trailer freight experience
Imports and exports
Excellent attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication, to provide a professional image to customers and suppliers.
The capacity to work in a high-pressure environment whilst remaining calm when under pressure.
The ability to liaise with a global network of agents, suppliers and hauliers.
A positive attitude and good problem-solving skills.
The drive to succeed and want to make a contribution to the business
Good verbal and written communication

Package and Benefits:

Salary 24,000 to 30,000
Pension
22 days holiday to start
Rewards and Discounts
Heath care plan
Cycle to work scheme
Social events
Free Parking
Plus more