Freight Forwarder

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift training

Full training

Career progression

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an experienced European Freight Forwarder / Transport Operator to join our growing logistics operation in Redditch.

The role focuses on European road freight forwarding, handling shipments from booking to delivery, and coordinating with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.

Around 30% of the role includes UK warehousing and distribution, with forklift training available and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in European road freight or freight forwarding.
• UK transport background acceptable.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of European transport.
• Forklift training considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day European road freight movements from booking through to delivery.
• Arrange and coordinate European collections and deliveries.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers, suppliers and overseas transport partners.
• Obtain and negotiate transport rates where required.
• Prepare and process transport and freight documentation.
• Track shipments and provide customers with updates.
• Support UK transport and domestic distribution requirements.
• Book goods into the warehouse and ensure stock is received and recorded.
• Assist with offloading trucks and trailers.
• Assist with loading goods for onward despatch.

Skills

European freight forwarding

UK transport background

Customer liaison

Rate negotiation

Documentation handling

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced European Freight Forwarder / Transport Operator to join a growing logistics operation.

The main focus of the role will be European road freight forwarding, managing shipments from booking through to delivery and working closely with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within European transport, road freight or freight forwarding. However, candidates with a strong UK transport background who demonstrate the aptitude, ambition and willingness to develop their knowledge of European transport will also be considered.

Alongside the freight forwarding responsibilities, approximately 30% of the role will involve UK warehousing and distribution within the company's 8,000 sq ft warehouse facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day European road freight movements from booking through to delivery.
• Arrange and coordinate European collections and deliveries.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers, suppliers and overseas transport partners.
• Obtain and negotiate transport rates where required.
• Prepare and process relevant transport and freight documentation.
• Track shipments and provide customers with regular updates.
• Support UK transport and domestic distribution requirements.
• Book goods into the warehouse and ensure stock is correctly received and recorded.
• Assist with offloading trucks and trailers when required.
• Assist with loading goods for onward despatch.

Warehouse & Distribution

Approximately 30% of the role will involve supporting the company's UK warehousing and distribution operation.

This will include:

• Booking goods into the warehouse.
• Offloading trucks and trailers.
• Supporting general warehouse operations.

A forklift licence is desirable but not essential. Training can be provided for the successful candidate if required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to develop further within European freight forwarding.
• Full training and support where required.
• Forklift training available for candidates without a licence.
• A varied role combining European freight forwarding, UK transport and warehousing.
• Opportunity to join a growing logistics operation with scope for progression.