Job Description
Road Freight Manager
Bradfoord | 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
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