Senior Operator – Road Freight

Senior road freight forwarder
Leeds | Full-Time | Permanent | Salary: Up to £40,000

A well-established and expanding European transport and logistics company, based in Leeds, is seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Senior Road Freight Forwarder to join their international operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a freight forwarding professional looking to step into a senior role with real responsibility and career development potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate deliveries across European destinations

• Liaise with round-trip drivers to ensure timely and efficient operations

• Source one-way international haulage equipment and negotiate rates with hauliers

• Maintain strong communication with overseas partners and agents

• Handle customer queries and provide real-time operational updates

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for major clients

• Accurately input data and generate documentation related to shipments

• Prepare and issue spot quotations

• Charge out completed files in preparation for invoicing

• Manage customs clearance procedures, including export/import declarations, GVMS, and NCTS

Experience:

• Proven experience in European road freight forwarding or international logistics

• Knowledge of customs procedures and international trade documentation

• Familiarity with the import/export market

• Confident in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

• Clear and confident communicator (verbal and written)

• Customer-focused with a strong commercial mindset

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience

• Full training and support from an experienced operations team

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment

• Modern office facilities with free on-site parking

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business

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