UK Road Freight Forwarder

UK Road Freight Forwarder
Wakefield
-(phone number removed) DEO
33 Days annual leave

We are looking for an experienced UK Road Freight Forwarder to join our clients growing freight forwarding division within a wider distribution business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong market knowledge who wants to play a key role in shaping and developing a small but ambitious team.

The Role:

• Arrange and manage UK full loads with a strong focus on backload rates

• Provide on-the-spot quotes and handle occasional UK tenders

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with hauliers and customers

• Make use of platforms such as Haulage Exchange to secure competitive rates

• Ensure competitive pricing through strong knowledge of UK market rates

• Work closely with the wider distribution team to complement existing operations

About You:

• Proven experience in UK road freight forwarding (full loads/backloads essential)

• Strong understanding of UK haulage market rates, particularly across the North

• Confident with Haulage Exchange and similar platforms

• Commercially aware, able to quote competitively and win new business

• Based in the North of England with good knowledge of Northern transport routes

• Organised, proactive, and a strong communicator

What''s on Offer:

• Salary: -30,000 - -40,000 (DOE)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Hybrid working considered (must be based in the North)

• Join a supportive and growing team within a well-established distribution company

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