Road Freight Operator

WR Logistics; Witham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Salary up to £34,000

Job summary

WR Logistics in Witham, Essex, is seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator to manage day-to-day import and export shipments across Europe, ensuring a seamless service from collection to delivery. You will coordinate European road freight, liaise with customers and drivers, book collections, monitor shipments, and complete customs paperwork, with a proactive approach and attention to detail.

This role offers a competitive salary up to £34,000 plus benefits and a supportive team in a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in European road freight operations.
• Knowledge of import and export processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Proactive approach and excellent attention to detail.
• Customs knowledge advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating European road freight import and export shipments.
• Liaising with customers, hauliers, overseas partners and drivers.
• Booking collections and deliveries.
• Monitoring shipments and providing regular customer updates.
• Completing operational documentation and customs-related paperwork where required.
• Resolving operational issues quickly and professionally.
• Building strong relationships with customers and transport partners.

Skills

European road freight

Import/export knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Road Freight Operator

Location: Witham, Essex

Salary: Up to £34,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Road Freight Operator looking to join a well-established, growing freight forwarding business where your knowledge and contribution will genuinely be valued?

We\'re recruiting on behalf of a respected logistics company with a strong reputation in European road freight. With decades of combined industry expertise, a loyal customer base, and a focus on delivering outstanding service, this is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team in a business that continues to grow. The company specialises in European import and export movements and has built a reputation for reliability, customer service and operational excellence.

The Role

As a Road Freight Operator, you\'ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day movement of import and export shipments across Europe, ensuring customers receive a seamless service from collection through to final delivery.

• Planning and coordinating European road freight import and export shipments
• Liaising with customers, hauliers, overseas partners and drivers
• Booking collections and deliveries
• Monitoring shipments and providing regular customer updates
• Completing operational documentation and customs-related paperwork where required
• Resolving operational issues quickly and professionally
• Building strong relationships with customers and transport partners

What We\'re Looking For

• Previous experience in European road freight operations
• Knowledge of both import and export processes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced logistics environment
• A proactive approach and excellent attention to detail
• Customs knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential

What\'s on Offer

• Salary up to £34,000
• 28 days holiday
• Free on-site parking
• Join a supportive and experienced team
• Opportunity to work for a stable, well-established logistics business
• Varied role with exposure to both import and export operations
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing company