A well-established, family-owned freight forwarding company based at the London Gateway, operating on an international platform, require an experienced Road Freight Operator. They've a modern office complex offering excellent facilities including breakout rooms and on-site parking.
With 14 offices, 300+ staff, 50,000m² of warehousing, and £100m+ annual turnover, they are continuing to grow and are now looking to recruit an experienced Road Freight Operator to join their dynamic team.
Please note: Due to location, driving is essential.
The Role
As a Road Freight Operator, you will be working within a department of 15 people, forming part of a wider operational team of 50. Your responsibilities will include:
Handling European groupage services
Arranging the movement of freight from origin to final destination, both internationally and domestically
Liaising with customers, overseas partners, and suppliers
Managing shipments from booking through to delivery
Ensuring compliance with customs and operational procedures Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 2 years’ experience in European road freight
Strong understanding of European road freight operations
Ability to manually calculate costs and charges
Good understanding of taxable kilos
Experience with customs paperwork
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to work well in a team while also being self-sufficient Benefits
Competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and pension scheme
Bonus scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities
Clear progression opportunities
Supportive, dynamic team environment with a clear vision and strategy
Modern office facilities with parking