Road Freight Forwarder

Willis Global Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Witham is seeking a Road Freight Forwarder to manage daily logistics operations, handle documentation, and ensure smooth freight transportation. Candidates should have experience in road freight forwarding, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a salary up to GBP30K, dependent on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Freight Forwarding and Export procedures.
• Must have strong customer service abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily forwarding and logistics operations.
• Handle export and import documentation and procedures.
• Ensure smooth freight transportation to European markets.

Skills

Experience in Road Freight Forwarding

Strong customer service abilities

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

Our client, a well-established freight forwarder specialising in offering European road freight solutions are recruiting for a Road Freight Forwarder to join their team at offices in Witham, Essex.

On Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to join an established freight forwarder
• Offering up to GBP30K, dependant on skills and experience
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 08 00

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Road Freight Forwarder will manage daily forwarding and logistics operations, handle export and import documentation and procedures, provide consistent customer service, and ensure smooth freight transportation to European markets via road. The role requires efficient handling of freight forwarding processes from start to finish - Quoting to Invoicing.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Road Freight Forwarder

• Manage the day to day bookings of European and UK road transport jobs
• Processing where appropriate both export and import customs clearance
• Manage the warehouse and coordinate both goods in and goods out
• Raising job files and all appropriate paperwork
• Processing jobs through the company software system
• Client liaison to include quotations, follow up, bookings and problem solving
• Supplier liaison to include rate negotiations, bookings and problem solving
• Internal liaison with the Sales Team, assisting with quotations and service information
• Managing the jobs from start to finish in line with the client expectations and communicating effectively any service issues
• Proactively contacting the existing clients to maximise business potential
• Invoicing jobs on completion

To Be Considered:

• Experience in Road Freight Forwarding and Road Freight Transportation
• Experience in Freight Forwarding and Export procedures
• Strong customer service abilities
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry