Road Freight Forwarder

WR Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Manchester seeks a European Road Freight Coordinator. The role focuses on organizing and coordinating road freight operations, requiring essential knowledge in European logistics and strong communication skills. Competitive salary, health care benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Health care cash plan

Retailer discount scheme

Free Parking

Good progression opportunities

Regular company events

23 days holiday plus banks (Increasing with service)

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience within Road freight is ESSENTIAL.
• EUROPEAN freight knowledge is ESSENTIAL.

Responsibilities

• Trailer planning of groupage, part load and full load.
• Haulage sourcing and rate negotiation.
• Communicate with drivers and hauliers to resolve issues.

Skills

Organising European Road freight

UK Road freight

Communication

Job description

Road Freight Forwarder - 27K - 30K DOE - Manchester

European Road Freight Coordinator required for a successful, World Wide Freight forwarding logistics brands office in Manchester.

European Road Freight Operator MUST have experience Organising European Road freight with a Freight Forwarder.

Export or Import knowledge is ESSENTIAL

Experience in European Road Freight is ESSENTIAL

The Package:

• 27K- 30K
• Health care cash plan
• "accredited great place to work"
• Regular company events
• Retailer discount scheme
• Free Parking
• Good progression opportunities
• Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm
• 23 days holiday plus banks (Increasing with service.)

The role will involve but is not limited to:

• Trailer planning of groupage, part load and full load
• Haulage sourcing and rate negotiation
• Communicate with drivers and hauliers to ensure issues are resolved promptly
• Prepare correct documentation to warehouse/ haulage/ distribution/ shipping department for loading and offloading.

Required Skills

At least 1 years experience within Road freight is ESSENTIAL

EUROPEAN freight knowledge is ESSENTIAL

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.