European Road Freight Operator

DP World; Sale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company in Sale, Manchester, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage operations for European road freight. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in freight forwarding, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in freight forwarding.
• Understanding of customs processes and operational logistics.
• Understanding of customs processes and operational logistics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for European road freight.
• Procure cost-effective quotations from suppliers.
• Provide competitive quotations to clients.
• Process customer bookings using internal IT systems.
• Validate customs documents prior to clearance submission.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and document handling.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Results-oriented

Confidentiality

Flexibility to travel

Fluent English

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist - North Europe COE

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Europe’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. We are the leading provider of data-driven logistics, deploying industry-leading technology to broaden our digital vision to disrupt world trade, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies, and our planet.

We are on a journey to become the leading end-to-end logistics solution provider and Freight is a key part of this journey. Our forwarding division is now established in the UK and primed for growth.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in freight forwarding, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to customer service and collaboration.

Location: Sale, Manchester

Hours: Monday – Friday

Contract: 12 month FTC

About the Role

How you will contribute:

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations for European road freight shipments.
• Procure accurate and cost-effective quotations from suppliers.
• Provide competitive and timely quotations to clients.
• Process customer bookings using internal IT systems.
• Provide timely ETAs and shipment updates using CONNECT milestones.
• Validate customs documents prior to clearance submission.
• Complete billing and purchase invoicing by month-end.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and promote best practices across the department.
• Act as a backup for team members when required.
• Escalate issues to the EU General Manager as needed.
• Maintain accurate filing and ensure timely responses to correspondence.
• Provide full handovers for planned absences or holidays.
• Monitor profit and loss for assigned accounts and ensure business interests are upheld.

What you will bring

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in freight forwarding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of customs processes and operational logistics.

Skills

• Strong communication skills – clear, tactful, and confident across all levels.
• Problem-solving – creative and persistent in finding solutions.
• Detail-oriented – meticulous and thorough in all tasks.
• Critical thinking – quick learner with strong analytical skills.
• Collaboration – independent yet team-oriented and personable.
• Results-oriented – proactive and deadline-driven.
• Confidentiality – committed to protecting company data.
• Flexibility to travel – willing to travel 30–50% globally.
• Languages – fluent English; additional languages are a bonus.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.