European Road Freight Operations Manager - Immediate Starter - Essex

A leading road freight and logistics company with offices throughout the UK are looking for a European Road Freight Operations Manager within our existing company structure. As European Road Freight specialists, we operate a customs warehouse (ETSF) facility offering storage of up to 7000 pallets with picking and rework capabilities giving clients a complete logistics package. The company also operates their own fleet of domestic vehicles as well as members of a pallet system.

The key responsibilities include:-

Identify and build new European partnership network in strategic areas.
Development of existing and new Road Freight partnerships.
Sourcing sales leads using the companys in-house database or other sources of information.
Liaising with operations and sales department to develop new and existing Networks.
Visiting potential partners.
Preparation and presentation of company presentation to potential partners.
Ensuring that credit terms are managed in line with company standards.
Working within the company framework at all times to ensure development of Group/Core services. Responsible for Operations team both Import & Export.
Pro-actively dealing with partners and clients, with a mind to develop further business opportunities from within that account.
This role will suit a person with a confident personality with a proven track record who has built up a significant Road Freight network portfolio and wishes to take the next step forward to building a new department within an existing company structure. You will be part of a friendly, professional management team whilst fully supported by the business.
Salary Competitive and rewards based, commensurate with experience.
Please only apply for this role if you have the specific requirements thank you.

European Road Freight Network Director

A leading road freight and logistics company with offices throughout the UK are looking for a European Road Freight Network Director within our existing company structure. As European Road Freight specialists, we operate a customs warehouse (ETSF) facility offering storage of up to 7000 pallets with picking and rework capabilities giving clients a complete logistics package. The company also operates their own fleet of domestic vehicles as well as members of a pallet system.

The key responsibilities include:-

Identify and build new European partnership network in strategic areas.
Development of existing and new Road Freight partnerships.
Sourcing sales leads using the companys in-house database or other sources of information.
Liaising with operations and sales department in order to develop new and existing Networks.
Visiting potential partners.
Preparation and presentation of company presentation to potential partners.
Ensuring that credit terms are managed in line with company standards.
Working within the company framework at all times to ensure development of Group/Core services.
Pro-actively dealing with partners and clients, with a mind to develop further business opportunities from within that account.
This role will suit a person with a confident personality with a proven track record who has built up a significant Road Freight network portfolio and wishes to take the next step forward to building a new department within an existing company structure. You will be part of a friendly, professional management team whilst fully supported by the business.
Salary
Competitive and rewards based, commensurate with experience.
Please only apply for this role if you have the specific requirements thank you.

Transport Planner Multi Drop Operation - Immediate Starter

Our client is looking for a candidate to join their growing team. Must be from A multi drop PALLET background.

Duties include planning collection and delivery schedules, liaising with operation team when organising own transport arrangements or using sub contractors ensuring effective and profit solution, ensuring legal processes are carried out correctly i.e. Digi-Card downloads, producing KPI reports, promoting safe and legal working across the whole business, supporting Shift manager efficiently to ensure smooth handover of team members with regards to shifts and also planning for peak and seasonal periods as well as other administration duties in day to day operations.
Must be able to control up to 22 vehicles. Transport Admin duties.

The right candidate should have a legal and technical knowledge of LGV operations, Health and Safety awareness, excellent customer services, multi tasked and work to tight deadlines and posses a good Geographical knowledge of the UK.
Must Have Freight Forwarding experience.
They operate 30 x 18T vehicles per day and this person would be responsible for the majority of around 22 vehicles
they operate in a very busy & manual system which requires good knowledge of the South east of the UK

Road Freight* Export Trailers*Full speed operations here we come! Permanent position available for the ones who have proven track record in Road Freight Operations or Export Transport Logistics to join successful and long served team, Trafford Park based. A challenging and fast paced role with great rewards to collect!

Main duties/Responsibilities;
Manifesting daily export trailers and sending pre-alerts.
Updating collection and delivery status.
Monitoring, chasing and processing all PODs in timely manner.
Logging and reporting outturn daily reports, cross referencing any discrepancies.
Completion of new jobs, delivery notes and amending details where required.
Contacting haulers to provide quotations for special collections /deliveries.
Internal/External communications to ensure smooth operations at all possible times.
Customer Services.
Transport Planning.
Adding accruals and creating movements for subcontractors.
Responsible for end to end control off all export shipments coming in/out of Road freight depot.

Key Skills/ Requirements:
Previous experience working in Freight Forwarding or transport logistics planning environment.
& European geographical knowledge.
Export Transport operations -preferred.
Excellent customer services & commercial skills
Team player and able to use own initiative
Problem solving and decision making
Sound Administration and organisational skills
IT Literate
Ability to build good customer and staff relationships

Other:
Salary Band: up to GBP22,000 depending on experience
Hours-Monday to Friday: 9am- 6pm (40-hour week)
Bonus and many more....

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Wheels in motion! On the go to recruit a Road Freight Supervisor for a well-established station! Excellent package in return for the one who knows how to handle Export operations with seasoned commercial experience. Hungry to move up the ladder and go places? Apply to First Choice Staff Manchester; we will tell you more!

More....
European Road Freight proven track record and responsible of a small team of operators who require your support and lead by example qualities. Your agenda includes from operations, financial, rates, customs, claims, handling ad-hoc & projects, customer services/key accounts, supervising and training in grey areas. Responsible for ensuring that the overall Road Freight department trades profitability & contributing to the business positively. Reporting to the National Operations Manager.

And....
Proven Supervisory Skills.
European Road Freight*Transport Export Logistics.
Strong Domestic & European geographical knowledge.
Highly organised and detailed focused.
Great interpersonal skills.
Proficient IT Literacy.

Other:
Salary Band: GBPdepending on experience
Hours-Monday to Friday: 11am- 8pm (40-hour week)
Bonus and many more....

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ROADFREIGHT CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATOR – Freight, Transport & Logistics

Import & Export International Freight

Offering £20000 - £23000 per annum

Immediate Start Available

Temp to Perm Position

Based in Nuneaton (CV11)

We are working with our client who is a well respected European Roadfreight organisation and seeking to recruit a ROADFREIGHT CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATOR.

We are seeking a candidate who has previously worked in International Roadfreight and Transport for Imports and Exports.

Working in a Customer Service capacity within the Import & Export Roadfreight departments, we are seeking a candidate who possesses excellent communication skills, professional telephone manner and ability to resolve queries or handle enquiries in a timely and efficient manner.

The role will be to liaise directly with Customers:

Take all booking details,

Trace and track freight and update the freight status,

Pre-advise of deliveries or failed deliveries,

Ttake information and investigate late or damaged freight

Update systems and spreadsheets

Ensure the customer receives the highest level of service

Continuous communication.

This position is offering an immediate start and would be on a temp to perm basis, whilst training will be office based, due to the COVID pandemic there may be a requirement to work from home.

European Road Freight Coordinator
To oversea and manage import and export procedures, Groupage, part and full trailer loads.
To build and maintain strong client/ customer relationships
To liaise with hauliers, forwarders and overseas agents.
Provide quotations, negotiate best possible rates and provide outstanding customer service
Represent and promote company brand at all times
Essential Candidate Requirements:
Must have at least three years road freight experience
Operational experience for European Road Freight, Import & Export
Strong customer service skills
Account Management experience

Import European Road Freight Operator

Role -
Working within a team of 8 people, reporting directly to operations manager.
Handling European groupage services, Central and Western European markets, predominantly import.
Arranging movement of freight from origin to final destination, both international and national.
Liaising with customers, overseas partners and suppliers.
Holiday cover of colleagues.

Skills required -
Must have a good understanding of European road freight, at least 2 years experience.
Capable of manually calculating costs and charges / revenue manually - a good understanding of taxable kilos is a must.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to work in a team but also be self-sufficient.

Italian International Road Freight Operator - GBP24k to GBP28k depending on experience.
Previous European Road Freight experience preferred - Language skills required, Fluent Italian essential.

Duties - Arranging domestic and International road transports across Europe, selecting the most cost effective routes whilst adhering to strict service level requirements. The candidate will responsible from the start of the shipment process to the end, receiving orders from the shipper, arranging deliveries schedule with the consignee, direct communication with the carrier and settling all invoicing activities.

European Road Freight Operator - Immediate Starter


Turkish & North African markets
Our client a Freight Forwarder based in Greenhithe is looking for a European Road Freight Operator to join their busy team. Ideally looking for a candidate with 2 years experience looking for their next move, must be a strong person, willing to work in a diverse environment, must have a can do attitude.

European operator -to deal with imports/exports to Europe, liaising with suppliers and partners to deliver a high level of service to our clients so their expectations are met and where possible exceeded. Extensive knowledge of European Groupage trailers/part load and vehicle planning essential.

Main Responsibilities
Maintain and develop relationships with customer.
To meet deadlines/requirements as per client requests.
Monitor Supplier performance.
Good file management and attention to detail.
Prepare Quotations in accordance with clients request.
Booking vehicles with subcontractors in accordance with requirement
Complete required consignment documentation.
Complete Customs documents for 3rd Country transits (EX1)
Knowledge of Import / Export customs procedures for non EC cargo
Be able to Calculate load space required
Charging of own files
Assisting Colleagues during staff absences / holidays

Person/Job Specification
Excellent communication verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Commercial awareness - right service provider for task/job.
Positive, can do attitude
Experienced with Microsoft Office packages e.g. word, excel, PowerPoint
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
On time delivery focused.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
Attention to detail
Self-Motivated
Strong team ethic and share knowledge

Hours Mon - Fri 9.00am to 5.30pm

Freight Forwarder in Kent is looking for a European Import Planner to join their team and manage the planning and forwarding for their key accounts.

Plan all activity for collections and deliveries across Europe based on customer requirements.
Plan round trip vehicles. Minimise empty run and check margin.
Forward the loads to subcontractors when necessary.
Increase turnover by taking extra work.
Communicate with other planners/admin to ensure the planning is effective and drivers/subcontractors are informed accordingly.
Responsible for adding orders to the planning.
Monitor spot loads from TMS.
Check traffic sheet to ensure all the loads information have been added correctly
Responsible for recording any non-conformance
Take incoming phone calls from customers/suppliers.
Manage invoice queries
Manage new customers/new hauliers and send application forms.
Responsible for entering demurrage/cancellation costs to the job and in TMS if required.
Responsible to deal with the customer when demurrage/cancellation costs are needed or applicable.
Maximise and monitor owner driver run and margin.

A European Road Freight Operator is immediately required for a client in Swindon.

The ideal candidate will have experience in arranging FCL/LCL consignements to Central and Eastern Europe as well as liasing with other operational staff and the sales team.

Key skills:

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing an exceptional customer service within the department
Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing.
Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations. Customs clearance etc
Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Experience in working in a fast paced/nulti disciplinary environment.

If you are an exact match for this postion are looking for your next career step send in your cv to simon.perry@firstchoiceuk.com or call 01454 878520