European Road Freight Manager

WR Logistics; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international freight forwarding business in Bradford is looking for an experienced European Road Freight Manager to lead and manage a high-performing operational team. The role involves overseeing EU forwarding operations, especially in the German and French markets. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in freight forwarding team management and a strong understanding of European road freight networks. Salary is between £40,000 - £45,000 with opportunities for leadership and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EU Road Freight operations, focusing on German and French markets.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a freight forwarding team.
• Strong understanding of European road freight networks and partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 6-8 EU Road Freight Operators.
• Oversee daily operational output and ensure workflows run efficiently.
• Manage German, French, and European forwarding lanes.

Skills

EU Road Freight operations

Management of freight forwarding team

Understanding of European road freight networks

Performance management

Customer satisfaction focus

Job description

Position: European Road Freight Manager

Location: Bradford, (On-site) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarding business based in Bradford (BD4). Due to continued development and structural change, they are looking to appoint an experienced EU Road Freight Manager to lead and develop a high-performing operational team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for managing German, French, and European forwarding markets, while ensuring operational excellence, partner performance, and team development.

The Role

• Lead and manage a team of 6-8 EU Road Freight Operators
• Oversee daily operational output, ensuring workflows run efficiently and optimally
• Manage German, French, and European forwarding lanes
• Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and support
• Ensure strong relationships with core European partners and carriers
• Drive service levels, compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Act as the main escalation point for operational and service‑related issues

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in EU Road Freight operations (German & French markets essential)
• Previous experience managing or supervising a freight forwarding team
• Strong understanding of European road freight networks and partners
• Confident managing performance, workloads, and operational KPIs
• Commercially and operationally minded with a solutions‑focused approach
• Comfortable working in a fully on‑site role

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
• Leadership role within a stable and evolving freight forwarding business
• Direct influence over team performance and operational improvement
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.