Job Description
Road Freight Groupage Manager
Pontefract | Office-based
£45,000 - £50,000
A well-established UK and European road freight operator is continuing to invest in its groupage capability and is now looking to appoint an experienced Road Freight Groupage Manager to lead a small but expanding team in Pontefract.
This is a key operational role for a groupage specialist who enjoys building structure, improving efficiency, and taking ownership of a developing department. You'll be central to shaping processes, supporting growth, and ensuring consistently high service levels.
The Role
* Lead and develop a small road freight groupage team
* Oversee daily planning and execution of groupage movements across UK and European lanes
* Manage consolidation, routing, and capacity to ensure cost-effective operations
* Act as the primary escalation point for service, operational, and customer issues
* Build strong working relationships with hauliers, partners, and overseas agents
* Implement procedures and best practices to support departmental growth
* Monitor operational performance, costs, and service KPIs
* Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
The Ideal Candidate
* Solid background in road freight groupage operations
* Experience supervising or managing a small operational team
* Strong knowledge of groupage planning, consolidation, and European road networks
* Confident handling operational challenges and competing priorities
* Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-led mindset
What's on Offer
* Salary in the region of £45,000-£50,000
* Opportunity to take ownership of a growing groupage department
* High level of autonomy and influence over operational development
* Long-term career progression within a stable road freight business
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