Road Freight Operator
Exeter
Salary Up to £34,000
23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Loyalty Bonus Leave
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established and fast-growing logistics business to recruit a Road Freight Operator for their Exeter site.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a privately owned, multi-service logistics provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored freight solutions across the UK and internationally. The business operates across multiple transport modes and has built long-standing relationships through reliability, flexibility, and customer-first service.
With continued growth and investment in infrastructure, systems, and people, they are now looking to strengthen their road freight team.
What's in it for You?
Salary up to £34,000 (depending on experience)
23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Company Pension
Additional holiday accrued with each year of service
Clear opportunities for progression within a growing business
Supportive, team-focused working environment
Exposure to a wide range of freight and logistics operations
The Role
As a Road Freight Operator, you'll play a key role in coordinating European and UK road freight movements, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery solutions.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing full load, part load, and groupage shipments
Liaising with hauliers, customers, and internal teams
Handling customs documentation and transport compliance
Providing accurate quotations and managing bookings
Monitoring shipments from collection through to delivery
Resolving operational issues and maintaining service levels
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced in road freight / European transport operations
Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills
Confident managing multiple shipments and deadlines
Comfortable communicating with customers and suppliers
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Experience with customs processes or multimodal freight would be advantageous but not essential
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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