Road Freight Forwarder

Road Freight Operator

Leeds | Up to £35,000 | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm | Permanent

My client is an established, privately owned freight forwarding business with a long-standing presence in the Leeds market and a strong customer base across the UK.

Due to continued requirements within their Operations team, they are now looking for an experienced Road Freight Operator to join their Import & Export department.

This is a varied role suited to an experienced freight forwarding professional who enjoys managing shipments from start to finish, building strong customer relationships and taking on additional responsibility within a close-knit team.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Import and Export shipments, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure freight moves efficiently and accurately.

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
35 hours per week
Permanent position with an established freight forwarder
Full induction and ongoing training
Opportunity to take on additional senior responsibilities
Onsite car parking
Pension scheme
Death in service insurance
29 days' holiday increasing to 34 days with serviceKey responsibilities will include:

Managing road freight Import and Export shipments from start to finish
Preparing freight quotations and calculating costs
Building jobs and completing relevant customs entries
Liaising with customers, suppliers and overseas partners
Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation
Handling invoicing and associated administration
Monitoring shipments and resolving operational issues
Maintaining strong, long-term customer relationships
Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team
Managing your own workload while contributing to the wider Operations team

About You

The successful candidate will have solid experience within freight forwarding, ideally with a strong background in road freight operations and Import/Export.

You will be confident dealing directly with customers and suppliers and comfortable managing multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.

We're looking for someone with:

Proven freight forwarding / road freight operations experience
Good knowledge of Import and Export procedures
Experience with customs documentation and entries
Strong customer service and communication skills
Good IT skills and attention to detail
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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