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Senior Operator - Road Freight, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

WR Logistics


Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom


Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025


Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior road freight forwarder
Leeds | Full-Time | Permanent | Salary: Up to £40,000

A well-established and expanding European transport and logistics company, based in Leeds, is seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Senior Road Freight Forwarder to join their international operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a freight forwarding professional looking to step into a senior role with real responsibility and career development potential.

Senior road freight forwarder
Leeds | Full-Time | Permanent | Salary: Up to £40,000

A well-established and expanding European transport and logistics company, based in Leeds, is seeking a highly organised and commercially aware Senior Road Freight Forwarder to join their international operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a freight forwarding professional looking to step into a senior role with real responsibility and career development potential.


Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and coordinate deliveries across European destinations

* Liaise with round-trip drivers to ensure timely and efficient operations

* Source one-way international haulage equipment and negotiate rates with hauliers

* Maintain strong communication with overseas partners and agents

* Handle customer queries and provide real-time operational updates

* Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for major clients

* Accurately input data and generate documentation related to shipments

* Prepare and issue spot quotations

* Charge out completed files in preparation for invoicing

* Manage customs clearance procedures, including export/import declarations, GVMS, and NCTS


Experience:
* Proven experience in European road freight forwarding or international logistics

* Knowledge of customs procedures and international trade documentation

* Familiarity with the import/export market

* Confident in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

* Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

* Clear and confident communicator (verbal and written)

* Customer-focused with a strong commercial mindset


What's on Offer:
* Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience

* Full training and support from an experienced operations team

* A dynamic and collaborative working environment

* Modern office facilities with free on-site parking

* Opportunities for career progression within a growing business

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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