Road Freight Operator

Road Freight Operator

Leeds | £33,000-£36,000 per year
Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Global company | Modern office | Good benefits

Looking for a road freight role with variety, ownership and room to develop? Join a global freight forwarding company where you’ll manage both import and export movements, covering full loads and groupage.

You’ll work from a modern Leeds office with the support of an international network. This is an opportunity to use your operational knowledge, build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, and take responsibility for shipments from booking through to delivery.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £33,000-£36,000, depending on experience

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

• Good employee benefits

• Modern office environment

• A varied mix of full-load and groupage movements

• Opportunities to develop within a global business

The role

You’ll coordinate UK and European road freight shipments, managing import and export requirements while keeping customers informed throughout.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Arranging full-load and groupage movements

• Managing road freight imports and exports from booking to delivery

• Liaising with customers, hauliers and overseas partners

• Preparing and checking transport and customs documentation

• Monitoring shipments and providing timely updates

• Resolving delays and operational issues

• Obtaining rates, preparing quotations and managing shipment costs

• Maintaining accurate records and completing invoicing

About you

• Experience in road freight operations within a freight forwarder

• Knowledge of full-load or groupage movements, ideally both

• Experience with imports, exports or both

• Strong organisation and attention to detail

• Confidence communicating with customers, suppliers and overseas colleagues

• A practical approach to managing deadlines and solving problems

If you’re ready for a varied road freight role with a global company and an attractive package, apply with your CV today.