Road Freight Operator

Road Freight Coordinator | Manchester | Up to £37,000 per annum

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Road Freight Operator with strong knowledge of European road transport, imports and exports and customs procedures to join a fast-paced, client-focused logistics company based in Trafford Park, Manchester.

Job type: Permanent

Shifts: Monday to Friday – 08:00-17:00

Salary: Up to £37,000

Day to day:

• Providing accurate and competitive quotations for European road freight movements, covering both import and export operations.
• Managing UK and European road freight bookings, ensuring all export documentation and customs requirements are fully compliant.
• Overseeing UK import road freight pricing requests, bookings, and related operational queries.
• Liaising with customers regarding collection and delivery schedules, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the shipment process.
• Monitoring and managing shipments from collection through to delivery, proactively identifying and resolving any issues or delays.
• Working closely with Europe-based teams to coordinate timely EU collections and UK deliveries, including support for UK cross-docking requirements.
• Preparing and responding to quotation requests promptly and accurately.
• Producing accurate invoices and issuing them to clients via the internal system.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, delivering service excellence and supporting repeat business.

Requirements

• Proven European road freight experience with a UK based forwarder
• Right to work in the UK (No sponsorship is on offer)
• Export and Import experience
• Customs awareness and understanding of current export procedures
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach
• The ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine passion for customer service and relationship management

Interested? Apply now with an up to date CV to be considered for this exciting Road Freight Coordinator role.

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