Road Freight Operator – Imports or Exports

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Road Freight Operator to manage end-to-end European road imports or exports from booking to delivery. You’ll coordinate with hauliers and overseas teams, handle customs documentation and ensure timely transit. This role offers clear career pathways within a global logistics network and a competitive salary in Manchester.

Competitive salary up to £38,000 DOE with full corporate benefits package and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in European road freight forwarding (imports or exports).
• Solid grasp of post-Brexit customs procedures, Incoterms, and international transport documents.
• Hands-on experience with CargoWise, EDI Enterprise or similar TMS.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills under tight transit deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Road Freight Operations: manage end-to-end European road import or road export shipments (FTL/LTL/groupage) from booking to delivery.
• Customs Clearance & Documentation: prepare transit paperwork and UK import/export declarations post-Brexit.
• Freight & Transport Coordination: coordinate with international partners, track movements, optimize routes, manage border clearances.
• Account Management: be the primary contact for key client accounts with proactive updates.
• File Financials: handle road freight costing, vendor invoices, and customer billing to protect margin.

Skills

Road freight forwarding

Post-Brexit procedures

Account management

Logistics coordination

Tools

CargoWise

EDI Enterprise

TMS platforms

Job description

Job Title: Road Freight Operator – Imports or Exports

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: Up to £38,000 + Benefits (DOE)

A major international freight forwarder in Manchester is hiring an experienced Road Freight Operator specializing in either road imports or road exports. Whether your expertise lies in inbound or outbound European trailer movements, this role offers operational autonomy, job stability, and clear career pathways across international road freight operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Road Freight Operations: Manage end-to-end European road import or road export shipments, handling FTL, LTL, and groupage trailer movements from booking to final delivery.
• Customs Clearance & Documentation: Prepare essential transit paperwork (CMRs, T1/T2 forms) and process UK import customs or export customs declarations in line with post-Brexit regulations.
• Freight & Transport Coordination: Collaborate with international transport partners, hauliers, and overseas logistics teams to track vehicle movements, optimize road freight routes, and manage border clearances.
• Account Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key client accounts, offering proactive tracking updates and quick solutions for transit delays.
• File Financials: Control road freight file costing, approve vendor invoices, and manage accurate customer billing to protect margin profitability.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in European road freight forwarding (focusing on road imports or road exports).
• Solid grasp of post-Brexit customs procedures, Incoterms, and international transport documentation.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard freight software (CargoWise, EDI Enterprise, or similar TMS platforms).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills under tight transit deadlines.
• Competitive salary up to £38,000 DOE plus full corporate benefits package.
• Clear promotion opportunities within an expansive global logistics network.
• Generous holiday allowance and a solid corporate benefits scheme.