Road Freight Operator

Spring Supply Chain; Winwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Spring Supply Chain in Warrington is seeking an experienced European Road Freight Operator to own international road freight shipments from booking to delivery and to deliver an outstanding level of customer service.

You will coordinate import/export movements across Europe, liaise with customers, hauliers and partners, and plan collections and routes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and communication.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in European Road Freight Operations.
• Experience coordinating import and export shipments.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage European road freight shipments from booking through to final delivery.
• Coordinate both import and export road freight movements across Europe.
• Liaise daily with customers, hauliers, overseas agents and transport partners.
• Arrange collections, deliveries and route planning.

Skills

European road freight experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

European Road Freight Operator

Location: Warrington

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 DOE + Annual Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Looking for More Than Just Another Freight Forwarding Job?

If you're an experienced European Road Freight Operator looking for a company where you're genuinely valued, supported, and given the opportunity to build a long-term career, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and well-established freight forwarding business in Warrington. Known for delivering exceptional service across Europe, they've built an outstanding reputation—not only with their customers but with their employees too.

This is the type of company where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. The team is welcoming, management are approachable, and everyone works together to achieve the same goal. It's a business with a real family feel, low staff turnover, and an office culture that’s supportive, friendly and professional.

If you're looking for somewhere you'll feel part of the team from day one—not just another number—this is an opportunity not to be missed.

The Role

As a European Road Freight Operator, you'll take full ownership of international road freight shipments from start to finish, ensuring every movement is handled efficiently while delivering an outstanding level of customer service.

Working closely with customers, hauliers, overseas partners and internal teams, you’ll coordinate European import and export shipments, ensuring deadlines are met and operations run smoothly from collection through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage European road freight shipments from booking through to final delivery.
• Coordinate both import and export road freight movements across Europe.
• Liaise daily with customers, hauliers, overseas agents and transport partners.
• Arrange collections, deliveries and route planning.

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in European Road Freight who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a first-class service.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in European Road Freight Operations.
• Experience managing import and export shipments from start to finish.
• A strong understanding of European road freight processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a team-focused approach.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £36,000, depending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am - 5:30pm.
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
• Join a successful, financially stable and growing freight forwarding business.
• Friendly, supportive management who invest in their people.
• A welcoming team with a genuine family feel.
• Excellent office atmosphere where everyone works together and supports one another.
• Low staff turnover—people stay because they enjoy being part of the business.

Why Apply?

Finding a company that offers career progression, stability and a genuinely positive working environment isn't easy—but this business does exactly that.

They've created a culture where people are trusted, respected and encouraged to develop their careers. Your contribution will be recognised, your ideas will be listened to, and you'll become part of a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.