Road Freight Export Operator – Full Time – Northenden

Catering; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Lancashire is seeking an experienced European Road Freight Export Operator to join our office-based team in Wythenshawe. The role focuses on coordinating European export shipments from booking to delivery, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.

You will manage multiple shipments, liaise with hauliers and carriers, prepare export documents, track progress and resolve issues promptly. A stable permanent position with a competitive salary and bonus is on offer.

Qualifications

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

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 road freight

Customer service

Organisation & attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

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

Salary: £33000 – £35000/annum + bonus

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Lancashire