Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 34,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: North West Greater Manchester Salford
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
We're recruiting for an experienced Road Freight Operator to join a large, global freight forwarding business in Manchester. This is a great opportunity to join an established company with a friendly, supportive team who genuinely get on well and enjoy working together.
They're looking for someone with a strong background in road freight forwarding who can manage shipments efficiently, deliver excellent customer service and work well within a busy operations team.
The Role
Manage road freight shipments from booking through to final delivery
Coordinate UK and European road freight movements
Liaise with hauliers, overseas agents, suppliers and customers
Arrange groupage, part load and full load shipments
Prepare and process transport documentation
Monitor shipments and provide regular updates to customers
Resolve operational issues and ensure deliveries are completed efficiently
Maintain accurate shipment records and deliver excellent customer service What We're Looking For
Previous experience in road freight operations within a freight forwarding environment
Good understanding of UK and European road freight processes
Experience arranging groupage, part load and full load shipments
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage multiple shipments and prioritise a busy workload
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
A positive team player who enjoys working in a friendly, collaborative environment What's on Offer
Salary up to £34,000, depending on experience
Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
Friendly, welcoming team and a great working environment
Opportunity to join a large, established global business
Supportive colleagues and management How to Apply
If you're an experienced Road Freight Operator looking for a new opportunity with a friendly team, a supportive working environment and the flexibility of hybrid working, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Spring Supply Chain for a confidential discussion