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Permanent

Road Freight Operator

Morley
money-bag £30000 - £45000/annum
Posted Yesterday

Road Freight Operator - European & International Freight
Location: Leeds
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator with strong knowledge of European, international, and groupage road freight to join our clients close-knit team.

This is a hands-on operational role that involves end-to-end management of road freight shipments across Europe. You''ll be working in a busy, fast-paced environment, coordinating deliveries, liaising with overseas partners, managing documentation, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage groupage, full loads, and express deliveries to and from European destinations

  • Liaise with round-trip drivers and source one-way international equipment

  • Negotiate with international and domestic hauliers to secure transport

  • Maintain regular contact with overseas agents and partners

  • Allocate domestic collections/deliveries to in-house teams and third-party hauliers

  • Handle customer queries and provide accurate operational updates

  • Manage KPIs for major clients

  • Handle customs formalities including export/import declarations, GVMS, and NCTS

  • Provide spot quotations and charge files for invoicing

  • Support and oversee a Junior Operator

  • Complete data entry and documentation accurately and efficiently

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in European road freight operations

  • Strong knowledge of groupage and full load planning

  • In-depth understanding of customs procedures and international freight documentation

  • Familiarity with the import/export market

  • Strong administrative skills with attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Commercially aware and customer-focused

  • Full UK driving licence (ideal due to location)

What We Offer:

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Annual performance-based bonus

  • Free on-site parking

  • Flexible working hours: start between 7:00am and 9:00am

  • One-hour lunch break

  • Supportive working environment

  • Opportunities for development and progression

  • Please note: this is an on-site role, remote working is not available

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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