Road Freight Operator
Job in
Witham, Essex County, CM8, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-02
Listing for:
WR Logistics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Freight, Transportation Logistics, Transportation Manager, Dispatcher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Position:
European Road Freight Operator - Exports
Location:
Witham, Essex
Salary: up to £32,000
Hours:
Mon - Friday 9am-17:30pm
Our client is one of the UK's leading logistics & International Freight Forwarding businesses. Due to continued growth plans for 2026 and beyond we are now hiring for a European Road freight Operator specialising in Export operations, to join our dynamic team in Essex.
Key Responsibilities- Run dedicated European Export services via European Road Freight
- Develop key service relationships with customers for an effective and efficient service
- Develop effective relationships with overseas agents and suppliers
- Ability to plan a European Export Trailer
- Responsible for the Profit/Loss on the service
- Ensure the delivery and/or collection of goods across Europe
- Book appropriate transport to meet requirements of goods to be transported
- Quoting customers on a daily basis
- Provide complete manifests or delivery notes for use by transport and warehouse staff as required
- Comply with EU and UK regulations and requirements regarding export/import documentation
- Ensure that geographic knowledge is updated frequently to enable efficient and effective use of transport
- Provide assistance and cover in other areas of the operation team as required
- Attend regular reviews of performance and annual appraisal meetings with manager
- Experience in freight forwarding EU Road essential but will consider junior candidates
- Good knowledge of EU Road freight movements
- Experience in planning and dealing with export European markets
- Able to work in a team quoting and working with customers
- Understanding of international European freight markets and distribution tariffs
- Experience of working with European forwarders and hauliers
- Able to liaise and work with warehouses planning and loading trailers
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
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