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Road Freight Operator

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 37,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Road Freight Operator

Location: Selby
Salary: Up to £37,000 DOE
Benefits: Company Pension, Career Development Opportunities, Stable Working Environment

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established transport and logistics business for an experienced Road Freight Operator to join their operations team in Selby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a road freight professional looking to join a successful and growing logistics provider with a strong reputation for delivering reliable transport solutions throughout the UK and Europe.

The business has built long-standing relationships with customers across a range of industries and is known for its customer-focused approach, operational expertise, and ability to provide tailored transport solutions. With continued investment in both people and infrastructure, they offer a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop and progress their careers.

Why Join?

Salary up to £37,000 depending on experience
Company pension scheme
Join a financially stable and growing logistics business
Work within a collaborative and supportive operations team
Exposure to both domestic and international transport operations
Opportunity to work with a diverse customer base across multiple sectors
Career development and progression opportunities
Be part of a business that values long-term customer relationships and service excellence
Secure role within an established organisation with a strong market reputation

The Role

As a Road Freight Operator, you will be responsible for coordinating both domestic and European road freight movements, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective delivery of customer shipments.

You will work closely with customers, drivers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure shipments are planned, monitored, and delivered to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning and coordinating UK domestic transport movements
Managing European road freight shipments, including imports and exports
Liaising with customers, hauliers, drivers, and transport partners
Booking and monitoring transport movements from collection through to delivery
Providing customers with proactive shipment updates
Managing transport documentation and ensuring compliance requirements are met
Resolving operational issues and identifying effective solutions
Building strong relationships with suppliers and transport providers
Maintaining accurate operational records and transport files
Supporting the wider operations team in delivering exceptional service levels

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience within road freight or transport operations
Knowledge of UK domestic transport planning
Experience coordinating European road freight shipments
Understanding of import and export procedures
Strong communication and customer service skills
Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Experience using transport management or freight forwarding systemsThis role would suit an experienced Road Freight Operator, Transport Operator, European Road Freight Coordinator, Traffic Operator, Transport Planner or Freight Forwarding Operator looking for their next challenge within a successful logistics business.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please apply today.

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