Operations Executive (European Road Freight)

Brook Street; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm is seeking an Operations Executive to manage European road freight operations. This role involves coordinating shipments across various modes and ensuring compliance with customs procedures. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in freight operations, strong customer focus, and good GCSE grades in key subjects. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for long-term career progression within a supportive and employee-owned team environment.

Benefits

Employee Ownership Scheme participation

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in European road freight operations including export, import, and cross-trade.
• Strong understanding of customs processes, including ATA carnets.
• Knowledge of Hazardous / ADR / IMDG regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage European road freight operations including export, import, and cross-trade movements.
• Coordinate shipments across road, air, ocean, and courier modes.
• Ensure compliance with customs procedures.

Skills

European road freight operations

Customs processes

Ability to work under pressure

Customer-focused mindset

Adaptability

Education

Good GCSE grades in English, Geography, and Maths

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Job description

Operations Executive - Global Department - £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Benefits: Participation in the Employee Ownership Scheme
Location: Cheadle - Stockport

About the Role

Our client is expanding its Global Operations department and is seeking an experienced and highly adaptable Operations Executive to support their fast‑growing international freight business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team where flexibility, problem‑solving, and operational excellence are key.

The role is primarily focused on European road freight, with exposure to air, ocean, and courier movements, offering variety and long‑term career progression within a global logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage European road freight operations, including export, import, and cross‑trade movements
• Coordinate shipments across road, air, ocean, and courier modes (road currently approx. 90%)
• Handle customs procedures, including documentation and ATA carnets
• Ensure compliance with Hazardous / ADR / IMDG regulations where applicable
• Liaise with customers, partners, and suppliers to meet varied and time‑critical requirements
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, service, and adaptability under pressure

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years' experience in European road freight operations (export, import, cross‑trade)
• Exposure to air, sea, and courier freight (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong understanding of customs processes, including carnets
• Knowledge of Hazardous / ADR / IMDG regulations
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Highly adaptable with a customer‑focused mindset
• Willingness to work remotely and flexibly when required
• Good GCSE grades (or equivalent) in English, Geography, and Maths

Training & Development

• Full training provided on our Transport Management System (TMS)
• Ongoing development within a fast‑growing Global department
• Opportunity to contribute to and grow with an employee‑owned business

What They Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Employee Ownership Scheme participation
• Supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team environment
• Long‑term career progression within an expanding global operation

If you are an experienced freight professional looking to take the next step in a growing global logistics business don't delay - apply today!

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Brook Street (UK) Limited

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