Senior European Road Freight Operator

WR Logistics; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Bradford is seeking an experienced European Road Freight Operator to own export shipments from booking to delivery. You will liaise with customers, hauliers and overseas agents, plan loads, provide quotes and support customs processes.

With at least 5 years in European road exports, you will communicate confidently, work independently or in a team, and drive service levels across the operation in Bradford.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in European Road Freight Exports.
• Strong understanding of planning export loads from start to finish.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and Sequoia is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan export trailer loads efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage European Road Export shipments from booking to delivery.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers and overseas agents.
• Provide quotations for new and existing business.
• Handle customer enquiries by phone and email.
• Support export customs processes and documentation.
• Use Sequoia and internal freight systems.
• Resolve operational issues and maintain high service levels.

Skills

European road freight export

Load planning

Customer liaison

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Sequoia Freight

Job description

European Road Freight Operator - Bradford

Location: Bradford

Salary: £35,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

I'm recruiting for an experienced European Road Freight Operator to join an established freight forwarding operation in Bradford.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong European Road Export experience who enjoys taking ownership of shipments, planning loads and working closely with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.

The Role

• Planning efficient and cost-effective export trailer loads
• Managing European Road Export shipments from booking through to delivery
• Liaising with customers, hauliers and overseas agents
• Providing quotations for new and existing business
• Handling customer enquiries by phone and email
• Supporting export customs processes and documentation
• Using Sequoia and internal freight systems
• Resolving operational issues and ensuring a high level of customer service

What We're Looking For

You'll need a minimum of 5 years experience within European Road Freight Exports, with a strong understanding of planning export loads from start to finish.

Knowledge of customs procedures and Sequoia would be highly advantageous.

You'll also be a confident communicator, commercially aware and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.