Road Freight Operator

Our client a leading international freight forwarder is now seeking an experienced European Groupage Operator

Operational responsibilities

• Ability to plan a European Groupage Trailer
• Responsible for the Profit/Loss on the service
• Ensure the delivery and or collection of goods across Europe
• Book appropriate transport to meet requirements of goods to be transported
• Develop key service relationships with customers for an effective and efficient service
• Develop effective relationships with overseas agents and suppliers
• Quoting customers on a daily basis
• Provide complete manifests or delivery notes for use by transport and warehouse staff as required
• Comply with EU and UK regulations and requirements regarding export / import documentation
• Ability to consolidate cargo in the UK, with a good understanding on how to maximise their trailer payloads.
• Must be able to plan loads and have had experience with using weights/cubes.
• The candidate must be commercially aware and liaise closely with the sales department, be able to
• Negotiate favourable rates and win business for their trade route.
• Good communication skills and high level of customer service.
• Ability to work as part of a busy team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Some knowledge of Imports.

A full job spec will be given at interview stage