European Road Freight Operator

WR Logistics; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Bradford is seeking an experienced European Road Freight Operator to manage European export movements from start to finish and to own shipments from booking to delivery. You will coordinate with customers, hauliers and overseas partners, ensuring cost-effective loads and high service levels.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in European road freight exports, understands customs procedures, and can communicate confidently both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience within European Road Freight Exports.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and Sequoia would be highly advantageous.
• Confident communicator, commercially aware and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Planning efficient and cost-effective export trailer loads.
• Managing European Road Export shipments from booking through to delivery.
• Liaising with customers, hauliers and overseas agents.
• Providing quotations for new and existing business.
• Handling customer enquiries by phone and email.
• Supporting export customs processes and documentation.
• Using Sequoia and internal freight systems.
• Resolving operational issues and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Skills

Export planning

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Sequoia

Job description

European Road Freight Operator - Bradford

Location: Bradford

Salary: £35,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

I'm recruiting for an experienced European Road Freight Operator to join an established freight forwarding operation in Bradford.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong European Road Export experience who enjoys taking ownership of shipments, planning loads and working closely with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.

The Role

You'll manage European export movements from start to finish, with responsibilities including:

• Planning efficient and cost-effective export trailer loads
• Managing European Road Export shipments from booking through to delivery
• Liaising with customers, hauliers and overseas agents
• Providing quotations for new and existing business
• Handling customer enquiries by phone and email
• Supporting export customs processes and documentation
• Using Sequoia and internal freight systems
• Resolving operational issues and ensuring a high level of customer service

What We're Looking For

You'll need a minimum of 5 years experience within European Road Freight Exports, with a strong understanding of planning export loads from start to finish.

Knowledge of customs procedures and Sequoia would be highly advantageous.

You'll also be a confident communicator, commercially aware and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

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