Road Freight Operator

Road Freight Operator – European & International Freight
Location: Leeds
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator with strong knowledge of European, international, and groupage road freight to join our clients close-knit team.

This is a hands-on operational role that involves end-to-end management of road freight shipments across Europe. You’ll be working in a busy, fast-paced environment, coordinating deliveries, liaising with overseas partners, managing documentation, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage groupage, full loads, and express deliveries to and from European destinations

• Liaise with round-trip drivers and source one-way international equipment

• Negotiate with international and domestic hauliers to secure transport

• Maintain regular contact with overseas agents and partners

• Allocate domestic collections/deliveries to in-house teams and third-party hauliers

• Handle customer queries and provide accurate operational updates

• Manage KPIs for major clients

• Handle customs formalities including export/import declarations, GVMS, and NCTS

• Provide spot quotations and charge files for invoicing

• Support and oversee a Junior Operator

• Complete data entry and documentation accurately and efficiently

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in European road freight operations

• Strong knowledge of groupage and full load planning

• In-depth understanding of customs procedures and international freight documentation

• Familiarity with the import/export market

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Commercially aware and customer-focused

• Full UK driving licence (ideal due to location)

What We Offer:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Free on-site parking

• Flexible working hours: start between 7:00am and 9:00am

• One-hour lunch break

• Supportive working environment

• Opportunities for development and progression

• Please note: this is an on-site role, remote working is not available

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