European Road Freight Coordinator

Position: European Road Freight Coordinator
Location: Chelsmford
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 17:00 (Plus hybrid working)
Salary: Up to 35,000 (DOE)

We are recruiting for a client of ours to join their established team in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing road freight operations throughout Europe.

Your key responsibilities:

• Organise and coordinate end-to-end European road freight operations
• Coordinating with suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery of shipments
• Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Track and update delivery statutes in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
• Resolving any issues or delays that may arise
• Job invoicing and costing
• Making sure the department stays up to date with regulations, ensuring compliance with all documentation
• Customs declarations/clearances

Requirements:

• Proven experience in European road freight operations - with a UK-based freight Forwarder
• A strong understanding of transportation and operation regulations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in relevant software for transportation management.
• Groupage experience is an advantage

Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Hybrid working (2 from office, 3 from home after probation)
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans

freight road freight

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.