Position: European Road Freight Manager
Location:Bradford, (On-site)
Salary:£40,000 - £45,000
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarding business based in Bradford (BD4). Due to continued development and structural change, they are looking to appoint an experienced EU Road Freight Manager to lead and develop a high-performing operational team.
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for managing German, French, and European forwarding markets, while ensuring operational excellence, partner performance, and team development.
The Role
Lead and manage a team of 6-8 EU Road Freight Operators
Oversee daily operational output, ensuring workflows run efficiently and optimally
Manage German, French, and European forwarding lanes
Develop team capability through coaching, performance management, and support
Ensure strong relationships with core European partners and carriers
Drive service levels, compliance, and customer satisfaction
Act as the main escalation point for operational and service-related issues
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in EU Road Freight operations (German & French markets essential)
Previous experience managing or supervising a freight forwarding team
Strong understanding of European road freight networks and partners
Confident managing performance, workloads, and operational KPIs
Commercially and operationally minded with a solutions-focused approach
Comfortable working in a fully on-site role
What's on Offer
Salary of £40,000 - £45,000
Leadership role within a stable and evolving freight forwarding business
Direct influence over team performance and operational improvement
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