Road Freight Forwarder
Location: Warrington
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 18:00
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
What's in It for You?
Competitive salary - up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Genuine growth opportunities within a professional and supportive team
The Role:
We're looking for an experienced Road Freight Forwarder to take ownership of our domestic and international road freight operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring timely, efficient, and compliant movement of goods across the UK and Europe.
What You'll Be Doing:
Coordinate end-to-end road freight shipments across the UK and Europe
Manage transport bookings, customs requirements, and delivery schedules
Liaise with hauliers, clients, and overseas agents to ensure smooth operations
Monitor shipments proactively and handle any issues or delays
Ensure all documentation and compliance standards are met
Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and carriers
Requirements
3+ years of UK-based freight forwarding experience, with a focus on road transport
Strong knowledge of customs procedures, European road freight regulations, and Incoterms
Confident in managing full-load and groupage shipments from booking to delivery
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Proficiency in logistics systems and transport documentation
If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and are ready to bring your road freight expertise to a collaborative and growing team, we want to hear from you.
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