Road Freight Operator

Description

Road Freight Operator – European & International Freight

Location: Leeds

Hours: Full–time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus

Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays

We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator with strong knowledge of European, international, and groupage road freight to join our clients close–knit team.

This is a hands–on operational role that involves end–to–end management of road freight shipments across Europe. You'll be working in a busy, fast–paced environment, coordinating deliveries, liaising with overseas partners, managing documentation, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and manage groupage, full loads, and express deliveries to and from European destinations

Liaise with round–trip drivers and source one–way international equipment

Negotiate with international and domestic hauliers to secure transport

Maintain regular contact with overseas agents and partners

Allocate domestic collections/deliveries to in–house teams and third–party hauliers

Handle customer queries and provide accurate operational updates

Manage KPIs for major clients

Handle customs formalities including export/import declarations, GVMS, and NCTS

Provide spot quotations and charge files for invoicing

Support and oversee a Junior Operator

Complete data entry and documentation accurately and efficiently

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in European road freight operations

Strong knowledge of groupage and full load planning

In–depth understanding of customs procedures and international freight documentation

Familiarity with the import/export market

Strong administrative skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication and relationship–building skills

Commercially aware and customer–focused

Full UK driving licence (ideal due to location)

What We Offer:

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual performance–based bonus

Free on–site parking

Flexible working hours: start between 7:00am and 9:00am

One–hour lunch break

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for development and progression

Please note: this is an on–site role, remote working is not available

WR Logistics are the 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.

Ad ID: 5416919806