Road Freight Forwarder

Streamline Search; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

28 days holiday including bank holiday

Forward thinking family company

1-to-1 training for in-house systems

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. is seeking a skilled Road Freight Export Operator to join its Manchester team. You will manage UK road freight exports from order receipt to delivery confirmation, keeping customers informed and resolving issues quickly.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data entry, and collaboration with European offices. A strong understanding of UK/EU customs procedures is advantageous, with a Monday–Friday schedule and 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in road freight, export operations, or logistics.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with administrative tasks and data entry.
• Ability to work effectively with international teams and manage customer expectations.
• Understanding of UK and EU customs procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK road freight exports from order receipt through to delivery confirmation.
• Keep customers informed at every stage of their shipment and resolve any delivery issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and timely administrative records, ensuring all data is up to date.
• Collaborate with European offices to support and troubleshoot outbound delivery queries.
• Apply your knowledge of customs procedures where needed to support smooth operations.

Skills

Export operations

Road freight

Logistics

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

International teamwork

Customer service

Customs procedures

Data entry

Job description

Road Freight Forwarder- Manchester (UK)

A well-established, family-run business with nearly 60 years of industry experience is looking for a skilled Road Freight Export Operator to join their Manchester team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone experienced in export operations who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in ensuring UK exports run smoothly and on schedule, working closely with European site and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Road Freight Forwarder- Key Responsibilities

• Manage UK road freight exports from order receipt through to delivery confirmation.
• Keep customers informed at every stage of their shipment and resolve any delivery issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and timely administrative records, ensuring all data is up to date.
• Collaborate with European offices to support and troubleshoot outbound delivery queries
• Apply your knowledge of customs procedures where needed to support smooth operations.

Road Freight Forwarder- Position Requirements

• Proven experience in road freight, export operations, or logistics.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with administrative tasks and data entry.
• Ability to work effectively with international teams and manage customer expectations.
• Understanding of UK and EU customs procedures is advantageous.

Road Freight Forwarder- Position Remuneration

• Competitive salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (flexible if required) - no weekend work
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Opportunity to join a forward thinking, family company and become an integral part of the company.
• Gain 1-to-1 training for their in-house systems