European Road Freight Operator - Suffolk - Up to £35,000

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

Our client, a leading independently owned freight company specialising in European logistics and road freight solutions, is currently looking for a European Road Freight Operator to join their team based in Suffolk.

As the European Road Freight Operator, you will be involved in the daily coordination of import and export road freight movements between the UK and Europe. This will include working across European markets such as France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Hungary.

This role does not require the same level of experience as the senior position, so it could suit someone with 1-2 years' experience within European road freight forwarding who is looking to continue developing their career. Ideally, the successful candidate will have some knowledge of French, Italian or Spanish import/export markets, although candidates with wider European freight forwarding experience across other countries will also be considered, as the skills are highly transferable.

The successful candidate will support the planning, organising and running of day-to-day European road freight operations, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently and customers receive a high level of service. You will also be involved in liaising with customers, suppliers and hauliers, arranging bookings, monitoring transport rates and supporting the department with quotations and operational administration.

Main Responsibilities

• Handling European road freight import and export shipments
• Supporting the planning and coordination of daily European transport operations
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and hauliers
• Monitoring transport rates and market conditions
• Looking after shipments from start to finish
• Sub-contracting haulage requirements where required
• Managing transportation bookings and preparing quotations
• Maintaining strong working relationships with customers and suppliers
• Supporting the team to increase productivity and maintain service standards
• Ensuring customer expectations are met and exceeded

Experience Required

• 1-2 years' experience within European Road Freight Forwarding would be considered
• Knowledge of French, Italian or Spanish import/export markets would be highly advantageous
• Wider European freight forwarding experience across other countries will also be considered
• Good understanding of European road freight movements
• Experience within import, export or both would be beneficial
• Strong familiarity with the freight forwarding industry
• Good computer literacy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work as part of a team and also under own initiative
• A European language would be advantageous, but is not essential

Keywords / Search Terms

For this role, we are keen to speak with candidates who have experience within European Road Freight Forwarding, European Freight Forwarding, Road Freight Operations, European Transport Operations, Groupage, FTL, LTL, Import, Export, Import/Export, haulage bookings, transport planning, supplier rates, customer rates, quotations and day-to-day European road freight operations. Experience across French, Italian or Spanish import/export markets would be highly advantageous, although wider European freight forwarding experience across other countries will also be considered.

How to Apply

If you have European Road Freight Forwarding experience and are looking for a new opportunity in Suffolk, please contact Red Recruit today.

E: shipping@redrecruit.com

T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020

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