Trailer Freight Groupage Clerk

Freight Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global freight forwarding company is seeking an experienced Trailer Freight Groupage Clerk for a full-time office-based position near Leeds City Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for quoting, managing, and coordinating groupage shipments, ensuring cost-efficient transport solutions and on-time delivery. A strong background in road freight forwarding is essential, along with knowledge of customs procedures and exceptional organizational skills. The role offers a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000 along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

20 days holidays plus bank holidays

Membership to Perkbox

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in road freight forwarding, preferably in groupage operations.
• Strong knowledge of European transport networks and groupage processes.
• Understanding of customs procedures, Incoterms, and ADR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Quoting, coordinating, and managing groupage shipments by road.
• Ensuring cost‑efficient transport solutions and on‑time delivery.
• Maintaining compliance with legal, customs, and company requirements.

Skills

Road freight forwarding

Groupage operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

TMS / ERP proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is an established leading provider of Global freight forwarding transport solutions operating in Europe with 18 strategically located offices across the UK, Benelux, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania.

Offering road, rail, air and sea freight services with competitively priced solutions. The operations are backed by long-term partnerships with trusted logistics providers and over 200 dedicated professionals serving many household names :

This is a full-time office-based role for an experienced Trailer Freight Groupage Clerk located just outside of Leeds City Centre.

Main responsibilities include quoting, coordinating and managing the groupage (consolidated) shipments by road, ensuring cost‑efficient transport solutions, on‑time delivery, and full compliance with legal, customs, and company requirements. The role ensures the effective planning, consolidation, and dispatch of groupage cargo while maintaining customer satisfaction and operational control.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in road freight forwarding, preferably in groupage operations.
• Strong knowledge of European transport networks and groupage processes.
• Understanding of customs procedures, Incoterms, and ADR requirements.
• Proficiency in TMS / ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Package and Benefits

• Salary £30,000 to £35,000
• 20 days holidays to start plus 2 additional days between Christmas and New year (plus bank holidays)
• Membership to Perkbox with monthly points added to the account
• Onsite parking