Job Details: Road Freight Operator

Company
Freight Company
Location
Birmingham City Centre
Salary
£25,400 - £29,000
Job Ref.
5048
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
23/10/2025
Benefits
20 Days Holiday, Hybrid Working, Parking, Pension
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A hugely exciting opportunity for someone who understands the basics of road freight, post-Brexit, and wants to build a long-lasting career in logistics! This company isn't afraid to invest in their people, so is looking for someone who is 100% committed, can keep up with the fast-paced nature of the role, and wants to stay for the long haul.

 

What’s in it for you?

 

  • Work hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
  • Salary: £25,400 - £29,000 (maybe more, depending on experience)
  • Hybrid, one day working from home increasing to three days after one year service
  • 20 days annual leave increasing up to 25 days with length of service
  • Access to a contributory pension scheme
  • Free car parking

 

Road Freight Operator Responsibilities:

 

  • Liaise with customers to offer a range of freight forwarding services
  • Plan and coordinate freight and shipments between the UK and EU on behalf of customers
  • Handle all relevant documentation, ensuring all data is correct and in line with regulations
  • Use CargowiseONE to arrange customs clearance services, upload documents, create files, and maintain job information
  • Quote jobs for customers, agreeing rates with stakeholders
  • Maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers and suppliers, identifying ways to maximise profitability of freight forwarding operations
  • Identify ways to increase service offering and customer base
  • Allocate supplier purchase invoices

 

Road Freight Operator Skills and Experience:

 

  • A genuine interest in logistics and freight forwarding is essential
  • Previous experience in logistics, customs, or freight forwarding, with exposure to road freight
  • A strong work ethic is crucial, we're looking for someone committed, eager to learn, and driven
  • Good administrative skills and strong computer literacy are important. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Office and open to learning different CRM systems
  • Excellent communication skills are a must. You'll need to be confident, personable, and able to communicate effectively with both colleagues and customers

 

If you require any further information, please contact the office

on 0121 321 2444.

 

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