Import Operator

Lori Walsh Recruitment; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Lori Walsh Recruitment is seeking a Road Freight Operator to join the team in Stanford-le-Hope. You will work on the European Import desk, arranging movement of freight from origin to final destination both internationally and nationally.

The role requires 1-3 years of experience, with duties including liaising with customers, overseas partners and suppliers. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with training provided and a competitive salary of around £35k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with European road freight operations.
• Capable of calculating costs and charges.
• Understanding of taxable kilos.
• Experience with customs paperwork.
• Able to work in a team but also independently.

Responsibilities

• Work within a large operations department on the European Import desk.
• Arrange movement of freight from origin to final destination, both international and national.
• Liaise with customers, overseas partners and suppliers.
• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
• Training.
• Part of a dynamic team and company with a clear vision and strategy.

Skills

European road freight

Cost calculation

Teamwork

Self-sufficiency

Customs paperwork

Job description

Full time | Lori Walsh Recruitment | United Kingdom

Posted On 08/04/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

City Stanford-le-Hope

Province Essex

Postal Code SS17

Job Description

Our client an international Road Freight Operator is now seeking and experienced Road Freight Operator.

Role:

Working within a large operations department on the European Import desk.

Arranging movement offreightfrom origin to final destination, both international and national.

Liaising with customers, overseas partners and suppliers.

Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm.

Training.

JobTypes: Full-time, Permanent

Salary - £35k depending on experience.

Requirements

Skills required:

Must have a good understanding ofEuropeanroadfreight, at least 2 years’ experience.

Capable of manually calculating costs and charges.

Understanding of taxable kilos.

Experience with Customs paperwork.

Ability to work in a team but also be self-sufficient.

Competitive salary, holidays and pension scheme.

Part of a dynamic team and company with a clear vision and strategy.