Road Freight Operator
| Area | Heathrow, London |
| Sector | TIR |
| Salary | 25000 - 37000 Pounds Sterling |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Ben Mclellan |
| Job Ref | 11134 |
- Description
- Road freight Operator
Location: Hayes, Heathrow, London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Salary up to GBP37000 pa
Benefits:
·23 days holiday plus bank holidays
·Company Pension
·Private medical insurance (after probation)
·Hybrid working
role would suit someone with experience in road freight operations within freight forwarding industry. Experience across multiple modes would be a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
·Handle end-to-end road freight import, export and cross trade operations for full load, groupage and intermodal shipments.
·Receive, review, and process shipping documents (invoices, packing lists, certificates).
·Liaise with customers, customs agent, hauliers, overseas agents and delivery sites to ensure smooth movement of freight.
·Provide shipment updates to customers and respond to enquiries promptly
·Occasional quotations to external and internal customers
·Raise invoices and cost approval against supplier charges
·Road freight system and trackers
·Responding confidently and efficiently within a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.
The Successful Candidate
·Experience in road freight operations within a freight forwarding industry
·Multi-modal freight experience would be advantageous.
·Working knowledge of customs clearance processes
·Excellent organisational and time-management skills
·High attention to detail and accuracy
·Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
·Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
·Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
·Strong competency in Microsoft Office, (freight systems, MS Office, email)
Reasons to join
·Opportunity to join a growing and supportive freight forwarding team.
·Exposure to a variety of freight operations and international logistics activities.
·Stable permanent opportunity with career development potential.
·Friendly and collaborative office environment based near Heathrow Airport.
If you do not hear from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.
