Road Freight Manager
Bradfoord | Office-based
£40,000 - £45,000
An established international logistics provider in Bradford is entering an exciting phase of operational growth and is now seeking a seasoned European Road Freight professional to take ownership of their EU road function.
This appointment will suit a confident people manager who enjoys being close to the operation, leading from the front and shaping a team to deliver consistently high service across key European corridors.
Key Responsibilities
Take full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a European road freight team (circa 6-8 operators)
Oversee traffic movements across core EU territories, with a strong focus on Germany, France, and wider European lanes
Ensure planning, execution, and issue resolution are handled efficiently and in line with service expectations
Act as the senior operational contact for escalations, delays, and service challenges
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with European agents, hauliers, and strategic partners
Develop team members through structured support, coaching, and performance oversight
Champion operational standards, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience Required
Demonstrable background in European road freight forwarding, with hands-on exposure to German and French movements - ESSENTIAL
Previous experience in a supervisory or management capacity within a forwarding or transport environment
Strong working knowledge of European road networks and partner management
Comfortable managing workload distribution, KPIs, and operational priorities
Pragmatic, commercially aware, and solutions-driven
Happy to operate in a fully office-based role
Package & Opportunity
Competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000
A key leadership role within a well-established and financially stable organisation
Genuine scope to influence operational processes and team development
Close collaboration with senior management and decision-makers
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