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Freight Forwarder

WR Logistics

Gildersome

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 35,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Road Freight Forwarder to join their dynamic team in Leeds. With over 100 years of experience and a presence in 15 countries, this company offers a vibrant work environment. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day European road operations, ensuring reliable service and strong client relationships. This role provides an excellent opportunity for growth and development within the logistics sector, making it a perfect fit for those passionate about freight forwarding. Join a team that values progression and offers a competitive salary along with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Pension
Bonus scheme
Onsite parking
Progression opportunities
22 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in road freight forwarding.
  • Strong knowledge of customs procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and build relationships with clients' businesses.
  • Ensure completion of consignments from collection to delivery.

Skills

Road Freight Forwarding Experience
Customs Knowledge
Import Experience
Export Experience

Job description

Road Freight Forwarder

Leeds

Up to £35,000

Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm

Our client is looking for someone with freight forwarding experience in European Road Freight to join their dynamic team in Leeds.

The company has 120+ offices in 15 countries with over 100 years' experience and is showing continued growth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day European road operations. If you have good European Road experience and want to join a growing team, this role may be for you!

Benefits:

  1. £27k - £35k
  2. Pension
  3. Bonus scheme
  4. Onsite parking
  5. Progression opportunities
  6. 22 days holiday + bank holidays
  7. And more

Main Duties:

  1. Maintain and build relationships with client's business.
  2. Develop reliable and cost-effective European services with booking confirmation when required.
  3. Create Freight quotations for Import and Export shipments.
  4. Raise all operational documentation including customs clearance formalities.
  5. Ensure completion of consignments by monitoring from collection to delivery.
  6. Maintain job files and invoicing out.

Requirements:

  1. Must have 2 years Road freight forwarding experience.
  2. Customs knowledge.
  3. Import or Export experience.
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