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.

• 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

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

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 systems

This 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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