Road Freight Operator

Freight Operator – Road Freight (UK ↔ Ireland)
Leigh, Lancashire (Office-Based)
Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced freight operator to join a fast-growing logistics business specialising in road freight services between the UK and Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused freight operator to join a dynamic company with strong growth ambitions and opportunities to develop across multiple freight modes.

The Role
We are seeking an all-round Freight Operator to manage day-to-day operations of road freight shipments while delivering exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating shipments, building strong client relationships, and supporting the business as it expands into air and ocean freight services.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage road freight shipments between the UK and Ireland
• Liaise with customers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships
• Manage bookings, documentation, and shipment tracking
• Handle operational issues and provide effective solutions
• Support development of new business opportunities in air and ocean freight lanes
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport and customs procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in road freight operations is ideal but strong experience in air/ ocean freight will be considered
• Understanding of UK-Ireland freight movements
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Proactive, adaptable, and commercially aware

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000
• Opportunity to join a growing logistics business with ambitious expansion plans
• Career development opportunities across multi-modal freight services
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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

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