European Road Freight Forwarding Specialist

Time Appointments Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced European Road Freight Operator to join our Felixstowe operation. The role focuses on arranging European road freight shipments, negotiating with hauliers and delivering excellent customer service across the shipment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in European road freight forwarding, strong industry knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Arranging and managing European road freight shipments.
• Planning and coordinating trailer movements efficiently.
• Preparing accurate and competitive customer quotations.
• Negotiating rates and service options with hauliers and partners.
• Maintaining and updating customer records and shipment details.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and manage European road shipments including part and full loads.
• Coordinate trailer movements and monitor collections/deliveries.
• Provide timely quotations to customers.
• Negotiate rates with hauliers and partners.
• Maintain relationships with customers, hauliers and internal teams.
• Resolve delays and service issues as they arise.

Skills

European freight

Negotiation

Customer service

Teamwork

Language ability

Job description

Time Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced European Road Freight Operator to join our Felixstowe operation. The role focuses on arranging European road freight shipments, negotiating with hauliers and delivering excellent customer service across the shipment lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in European road freight forwarding, strong industry knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.