Road Freight Operator
28 days ago
Heston
A major UK & International freight forwarding company are looking for add a Road Freight Import or Export clerk to their rapidly expanding road freight, Cross trade team,. The ideal candidate must have some road freight experience either Import or Export. ROLE: Road Freight - Import or Export LOCATION: Southall BASIC SALARY: £30k to £35k. HOURS: Monday to Friday: 0800 am to 4:30pm or 08:30am to 5:00pm or 9;00am to 5:30pm ROLE: • Plan, book, and manage road freight transport for inbound and outbound shipments, • Liaise with haulage companies and freight forwarders to negotiate rates and delivery schedules, • Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery delays or transport issues, • Ensure all transport documentation is accurate and compliant (CMRs, delivery notes, consignment notes, import/ export documents), • Track transport costs and support cost control initiatives, • Provide transport partners with precise collection and delivery instructions., • Monitor incoming emails to identify, flag, and escalate potential operational issues., • Monitor and report on KPI performance to ensure operational targets are met., • Support customs processes., • Be willing to participate in an on call weekend rota to support operational continuity., • Carry out general ad hoc duties to support the wider Operations team. Coordination & Communication • Act as a key point of contact between suppliers, transport providers, warehouses, and internal teams, • Provide regular shipment and order status updates to stakeholders, • Escalate risks to service levels or supply continuity when necessary, • Ensure compliance with company policies, transport regulations, and health & safety standards, • Maintain accurate records and documentation and upload and file in the platform., • Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and purchasing processes Skills and Competencies • Strong understanding of road freight operations and logistics processes including customs, • Experience with purchase order systems and ERP software, • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Effective communication and negotiation skills, • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Knowledge & Experience • Previous experience in logistics, transport coordination, or supply chain operations, • Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communication, • Familiarity with UK and EMAT road transport regulations and customs(desirable), • Worked with Cargo Wise and Lima (desirable)