Road Freight Manager Bradfo ord | Office-based £40,000 - £45,000 An established international logistics provider in Bradford is entering an exciting phase of operational growth and is now seeking a seasoned European Road Freight professional to take ownership of their EU road function. This appointment will suit a confident people manager who enjoys being close to the operation, leading from the front and shaping a team to deliver consistently high service across key European corridors. Key Responsibilities Take full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of a European road freight team (circa 6-8 operators) Oversee traffic movements across core EU territories, with a strong focus on Germany, France, and wider European lanes Ensure planning, execution, and issue resolution are handled efficiently and in line with service expectations Act as the senior operational contact for escalations, delays, and service challenges Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with European agents, hauliers, and strategic partners Develop team members through structured support, coaching, and performance oversight Champion operational standards, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives Experience Required Demonstrable background in European road freight forwarding, with hands-on exposure to German and French movements - ESSENTIAL Previous experience in a supervisory or management capacity within a forwarding or transport environment Strong working knowledge of European road networks and partner management Comfortable managing workload distribution, KPIs, and operational priorities Pragmatic, commercially aware, and solutions-driven Happy to operate in a fully office-based role Package & Opportunity Competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 A key leadership role within a well-established and financially stable organisation Genuine scope to influence operational processes and team development Close collaboration with senior management and decision-makers European road freight road freight manager 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.