Road Freight Operator

Road Freight Operator
Bradford
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per year
Monday – Friday – 09:00-17:30 (1 hour lunch break)

We’re looking for a hands-on Road Freight Operator to join our clients Bradford team. You’ll be responsible for coordinating international road shipments across Europe, ensuring cargo moves efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Bonus Incentives
• Free Healthcare after 3 years
• Free Onsite Parking
• Opportunities for progression in a growing company
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Handle client requests for quotations for European road freight shipments, liaising with carriers, agents, and suppliers to provide competitive pricing.
• End to end management of road freight shipments.
• Manage all bookings, entering shipment information into the system and coordinating with partners and carriers to arrange transportation.
• Keep clients informed on shipment progress and proactively resolve any issues to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare and issue all necessary documentation, including CMRs, transit papers, certificates, invoices, and customs forms as required.
• Forward instructions to carriers and ensure documentation is returned and processed correctly.
• Monitor shipments to meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Ensure cargo is released only with the correct documentation and cleared payments for non-credit accounts.
• Review and query supplier invoices when necessary, forwarding details to accounts.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Previous experience in European road freight operations.
• Experience working for a UK based Freight Forwarder.
• Groupage an advantage, but not essential
• Knowledge of road freight documentation, including CMRs and customs paperwork.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities to work with clients, carriers, and agents.

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