Road Freight Operator - European & International Freight
Location: Leeds
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator with strong knowledge of European, international, and groupage road freight to join our clients close-knit team.
This is a hands-on operational role that involves end-to-end management of road freight shipments across Europe. You'll be working in a busy, fast-paced environment, coordinating deliveries, liaising with overseas partners, managing documentation, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan and manage groupage, full loads, and express deliveries to and from European destinations
2. Liaise with round-trip drivers and source one-way international equipment
3. Negotiate with international and domestic hauliers to secure transport
4. Maintain regular contact with overseas agents and partners
5. Allocate domestic collections/deliveries to in-house teams and third-party hauliers
6. Handle customer queries and provide accurate operational updates
7. Manage KPIs for major clients
8. Handle customs formalities includin...