Road Freight Operator

Road Freight Operator

Exeter
Salary Up to £34,000
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Loyalty Bonus Leave

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established and fast-growing logistics business to recruit a Road Freight Operator for their Exeter site.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a privately owned, multi-service logistics provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored freight solutions across the UK and internationally. The business operates across multiple transport modes and has built long-standing relationships through reliability, flexibility, and customer-first service.

With continued growth and investment in infrastructure, systems, and people, they are now looking to strengthen their road freight team.

What’s in it for You?

• Salary up to £34,000 (depending on experience)
• 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Additional holiday accrued with each year of service
• Clear opportunities for progression within a growing business
• Supportive, team-focused working environment
• Exposure to a wide range of freight and logistics operations

The Role

As a Road Freight Operator, you’ll play a key role in coordinating European and UK road freight movements, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery solutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing full load, part load, and groupage shipments
• Liaising with hauliers, customers, and internal teams
• Handling customs documentation and transport compliance
• Providing accurate quotations and managing bookings
• Monitoring shipments from collection through to delivery
• Resolving operational issues and maintaining service levels

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in road freight / European transport operations
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills
• Confident managing multiple shipments and deadlines
• Comfortable communicating with customers and suppliers
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Experience with customs processes or multimodal freight would be advantageous but not essential

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