Road Freight Export Operator

WR Logistics; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Wythenshawe is seeking an experienced European Export Operator to manage import/export shipments across Europe from start to finish. You will coordinate bookings, transport arrangements and carrier communications while ensuring accuracy of export and customs paperwork and timely delivery.

You will engage with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues quickly and maintain high service levels, contributing to a busy logistics environment with professional customer

Qualifications

• Solid experience in European road freight/export operations.
• Knowledge of the European road freight market.
• Experience dealing with hauliers, carriers and customers.
• Understanding export and customs documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Good communication with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage European export shipments from booking through to delivery.
• Arrange transport and liaise with hauliers, carriers and suppliers.
• Prepare and check export and customs documentation.
• Track shipments and update customers throughout the process.
• Resolve issues or delays with practical solutions.
• Keep paperwork and systems accurate and up to date.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure on-time delivery and specification.

Skills

EU road freight

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Export docs tools

Job description

Position: Road Freight Export Operator

Location: Wythenshawe

Hours: Monday-Friday |Office Based

Salary: £35,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced European Road Freight Operator looking for your next opportunity with an established and growing logistics business?

We're working exclusively with a well-established logistics and freight business in Wythenshawe who are looking to add an experienced European Export Operator to their team.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, established operation where you'll be working as part of a knowledgeable and supportive team, managing European export shipments from start to finish.

The Role

As a European Export Operator, you'll be responsible for coordinating and managing export shipments across Europe, ensuring everything runs smoothly, efficiently and in line with customer requirements.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing European export shipments from booking through to delivery
• Arranging transport and liaising with hauliers, carriers and other suppliers
• Preparing and checking export and customs documentation
• Tracking shipments and keeping customers updated throughout the process
• Dealing with any issues or delays and finding practical solutions
• Ensuring all paperwork and systems are kept accurate and up to date
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure shipments are delivered on time and to specification

About You

We're looking for someone who already has solid experience within European road freight/export operations and understands what's involved in managing shipments across Europe.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a European export or road freight operations role
• Good knowledge of the European road freight market
• Experience dealing with hauliers, carriers and customers
• A good understanding of export and customs documentation
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities at the same time
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to customer serviceMost importantly, you'll be someone who knows the European export process, can hit the ground running and enjoys working in a busy logistics environment.