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Road Freight Operator

Posted 23 January 2025
Salary £25,000 - £32,000
LocationGateshead
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Commercial
ReferenceJ13541

Job description

The Company Benefits and Rewards on Offer;

  • You will be working for a high successful company.

  • Friendly and supportive working environment.

  • Continuous development.

  • On-site parking

  • Pension scheme

  • Monday – Friday working, no weekends!

  • A permanent contract from day one.

  • Competitive salary

  • Hybrid working!

  • 25 days annual leave excl. bank holidays

The Company you will work for;

Mtrec Commercial are proudly representing our highly established and successful logistics client on their search for an experienced Road Freight Operator to join the company as soon as possible. If you have the skills and experience required, please apply for an immediate response! 

The Role you will be doing;

  • Export/import planning groupage, part loads and full load consignments from/to the UK/Europe

  • Liaising with customers, overseas partners and suppliers to deliver the highest level of customer care

  • Completing export customs on The Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

  • Extensive client liaison to include quotations, follow up, bookings and problem solving

  • Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. check costs in accordance with departmental requirements, create CMRs, communicate efficiently and effectively with customers and suppliers, as required by operational procedures

  • Process bookings from clients on to our freight management system and communicate with our suppliers to book and track the shipment through its entirety

  • Be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment and complete tasks outside of your standard responsibilities when required

  • Represent the company in a professional manner at all times

  • Support the wider business functions to help work towards the company’s future goals

  • The role is working Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

About you;

  • Experience working in shipping/logistics

  • A high level of accuracy and diligence in daily tasks

  • Good time keeping

  • Have a strong customer-service background

  • Be a confident, organised team player

  • Strong IT knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office platform

  • Must have a good understanding of European Road Freight, minimum 1 year experience

  • Knowledge of customs requirements, processes and procedures