Position: Road Freight Export Manager
Location: Dartford area
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Our client, a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Road Freight Export Manager to lead our road freight export operations. You will coordinate shipments, manage trailer planning and capacity, and deliver efficient transport solutions across the UK and Europe.
This role requires strong operational knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to maintain high service levels while controlling costs and ensuring compliance.
Job Overview
Manage Export Operations: Oversee all road freight export shipments and resolve operational issues promptly.
Trailer & Capacity Planning: Plan and allocate trailers efficiently, optimise utilisation, and coordinate warehouse loading schedules.
Team Leadership: Supervise and support the export team, providing guidance on planning, routing, and problem-solving.
Customer & Carrier Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers, and European partners; provide shipment updates and resolve queries.
Compliance & Documentation: Ensure accurate export paperwork, liaise with customs, and comply with transport regulations.
Cost & Performance Control: Monitor costs, improve planning efficiency, and minimise delays.Job Requirements
Proven experience within road freight exports
Experience within European road freight operations advantageous
Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity within a freight forwarding environment
Solid understanding of trailer planning, route optimisation, and export scheduling
Good knowledge of export documentation, CMRs, customs processes, and transport compliance
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentSalary & Benefits
£45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Office Based
28 days holiday including UK bank holidaysBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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