European Roadfreight Forwarder

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in High Wycombe is looking for an individual to join their European Roadfreight division. The role involves supporting operations, facilitating customer communications, and managing transport orders. Ideal candidates are ambitious, possess excellent communication skills, and may have multilingual capabilities. With a commitment to growth and development, join a dynamic team and enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary including bonuses

Access to benefits and discounts

Health cash plan

Free parking

Opportunity for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in customer facing roles preferred.
• Ability to speak foreign (European) languages beneficial.
• Ambition and motivation for success.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Account Manager team with day-to-day operations.
• Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Planning

Ambition

Education

A-Level or Degree

Job description

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Client:

Metro

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro deliver import/export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals.

At Metro, its our innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries, and most importantly, our employees that sets us apart.

Metro has invested heavily in its European Roadfreight division and has aspirations to be an industry leader in European Overland services. We have a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to join a strong and dynamic team as we continue our rapid expansion and aim to hit our ambitious targets over the next 2 years of month-on-month growth. You will help us to achieve our goals of having an industry leading European Roadfreight network spread across the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day to day operations support
• You will support our Senior Account Manager team with day-to-day operations.
• You will be speaking to customers, suppliers and colleagues throughout the UK and Europe, you will help facilitate smooth and frictionless transport of orders to, from and within the continent.
• Entering shipments on our in-house system, you will generate orders and instructions for our suppliers.
• Managing multiple tasks at the same time, you will enjoy a busy and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Customer Service
• We are all about our customers. You will need to understand their individual requirements and build strong and lasting relationships with them.
• Prompt responses and excellent service levels are expected here at Metro. You will strive to meet these expectations every day.
• You will input relevant information into our internal system and follow our procedures.
• Responsibility
• You will take ownership of your workload and enjoy managing tasks without constant guidance.
• You want to progress in your career, learn from our knowledgeable and friendly team, and help the company grow as we go forward.

General Skills:

• Previous experience within European Roadfreight is preferred but not essential
• Ambition. We want an individual hungry for success.
• Demonstrable skills within a customer facing role would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and attention to detail
• The ability to speak foreign (European) languages would be a benefit
• Ideally educated to A-Level standard, Degree level would be preferential.

Why choose Metro?

• Competitive salary including a bonus which is paid twice a year!
• Access to our benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much more.
• Health cash plan.
• Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Free parking.
• Respectful working environment.
• Plenty of opportunities for training and development