Operations Manager – UK & European Road Freight

Position: Operations Manager – UK & European Road Freight
Location: BasildonHours: Mon – Fri 9am – 17:30
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting for a client of ours who has been providing logistics and transport solutions for over 24 years and specialises in road freight services in the UK and across Europe.

As an experienced and dynamic UK & European Road Freight Operations Manager, you will report to the Branch Manager, and oversee and optimise the road freight operations. This pivotal role will ensure the smooth and efficient execution of all transport activities, focusing on cost control, route optimisation, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate UK & European road freight operations for Basildon clients
• Lead a team of freight forwarders, traffic planners, drivers and sub-contractors
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of road freight operations, implementing improvements where necessary.
• Develop and implement strategies for route planning, cost reduction, and fleet management.
• Negotiate with suppliers, carriers, and other external partners to ensure competitive pricing and service delivery.
• Resolve any transportation related issues or delays in timely manner
• Making sure the department stays up to date with regulations, ensuring compliance with all documentation
• Continuously monitoring the team’s performance, offering training and making adjustments accordingly

Requirements:

• Experience with a UK based freight forwarder is essential
• Proven experience in UK & European road freight management
• CPC Holder would be advantageous
• Strong managerial experience in general operations, traffic planners, operators, drivers and sub-contractors
• A strong understanding of transportation and operation regulations in UK & Europe
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
• Flexibility in the workplace
• Supportive of an evolving workplace

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave, increasing with tenure
• Additional 1 day per year paid to give back to the local community
• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Free Parking
• Fresh fruit delivered weekly
• Paid sick leave, after probation.
• EAP Program and Virtual Doctor service
• Long service financial rewards
• Death In Service benefit of x3 salary

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