Road Freight Operator

A well-established, family-owned freight forwarding company based at the London Gateway, operating on an international platform, require an experienced Road Freight Operator. They've a modern office complex offering excellent facilities including breakout rooms and on-site parking.

With 14 offices
, 300+ staff
, 50,000m² of warehousing
, and £100m+ annual turnover
, they are continuing to grow and are now looking to recruit an experienced Road Freight Operator to join their dynamic team.

Please note: Due to location,
driving is essential.

As a Road Freight Operator, you will be working within a department of 15 people, forming part of a wider operational team of 50. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling European groupage services
• Arranging the movement of freight from origin to final destination, both internationally and domestically
• Liaising with customers, overseas partners, and suppliers
• Managing shipments from booking through to delivery
• Ensuring compliance with customs and operational procedures

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in European road freight
• Strong understanding of European road freight operations
• Ability to manually calculate costs and charges
• Good understanding of taxable kilos
• Experience with customs paperwork
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team while also being self-sufficient
• Competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive, dynamic team environment with a clear vision and strategy