Road Freight Export Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

WR Logistics in Manchester is seeking a Road Freight Export Operator to coordinate European export shipments from start to finish.

Based in Wythenshawe, this office-based role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple shipments while keeping customers informed. A proactive, solution-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in European road freight/export operations.
• Knowledge of European road freight market and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare and check export documentation and liaise with carriers.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

European export experience

Road freight operations

Customer communication

Documentation handling

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 service

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who knows the European export process, can hit the ground running and enjoys working in a busy logistics environment.