Logistics Broker

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics staffing agency is seeking an ambitious Logistics Broker in Leicester to manage existing haulier partnerships and develop new business relationships. The role includes negotiating rates, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal candidates should excel under pressure, demonstrate strong teamwork, and possess commercial awareness. Competitive salary and bonus structure available, potentially totaling £43,200 annually.

Benefits

Structured bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to secure best rates from customers and hauliers.
• Experience hitting performance goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle pressure and provide effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing haulier partners.
• Regularly review haulier and subcontractor performance.
• Bring new hauliers, subcontractors, and customers into the business.
• Allocate and resource daily loads to maximize margins.
• Schedule deliveries to meet customer expectations.
• Monitor delivery performance and communicate any delays.
• Work to agreed targets and operational KPIs.
• Maintain accurate data within the TMS system.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Proven track record in a targeted environment

Calm under pressure

Team player

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of subcontracting

Job description

Overview

Job Specification - Logistics Broker

Location: Leicester

Salary: £34,000 (rising to £38,000 after probation) + up to £100 weekly bonus (c. £5k per annum), potential total earnings up to £43,200

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Logistics Broker to join our growing team in Leicester. This is a pivotal role, working closely with existing customers and transport subcontractors while also developing new business relationships to help drive the company's growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing haulier partners.
• Regularly review haulier and subcontractor performance.
• Bring new hauliers, subcontractors, and customers into the business.
• Allocate and resource daily loads, achieving the best possible margins.
• Schedule deliveries to ensure they meet customer expectations.
• Monitor delivery performance and promptly communicate any delays.
• Work to agreed targets and operational KPIs.
• Ensure all data is accurately maintained within the TMS system.

Required Attributes & Skills

• Strong negotiation skills - able to secure the best rate from both customers and hauliers.
• Proven track record in a targeted environment, with evidence of hitting performance goals.
• Calm under pressure - capable of handling challenges and constraints effectively.
• Team player - reliable and responsible, contributing positively to those around you.
• Commercial awareness - good understanding of what drives business success.
• Knowledge of subcontracting - strong grasp of transport costs, compliance, and legislation.

Bonus Structure

In addition to salary progression, you will benefit from a structured bonus scheme worth up to £5,000 per annum, based on:

• Meeting and exceeding load count capacity.
• Achieving and surpassing an average weekly Gross Profit (GP) trigger of 15%.

Total potential earnings: up to £43,200 per annum.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Logistics Broker to make a real impact within a fast-paced, results-driven logistics business.