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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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