Road Freight Operator
Location: Manchester (Trafford Park) Fully On-Site
Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client a well-established family-owned European logistics operator with over 50 years of heritage. With a fleet of 80 trucks and 120 trailers they deliver service-driven road freight solutions across the Benelux region from offices in the Netherlands and the UK.
We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator to join their Manchester operations team.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager youll play a key role in managing European road freight movements within a busy fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Handling pricing requests quotations and daily bookings
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Managing high volumes of emails and calls
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Coordinating collections and deliveries with the Netherlands team
-
Reviewing commercial invoices and qualifying bookings before processing
-
Advising customers on shipping terms (including DAP/DDP)
-
Ensuring accurate data input and invoicing
This is a high-volume role so strong organisation and attention to detail are essential.
What Were Looking For
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Proven experience in European road freight operations (essential)
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Clear understanding of an operator role (not purely forwarding)
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Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced setting
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Knowledge of Customs processes and documentation requirements
A driving licence is preferred due to the location
Whats On Offer
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Full training and structured onboarding including a funded visit to the Netherlands HQ
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MondayFriday 08:3017:00 (fully office-based)
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No weekend or out-of-hours working
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Company pension (post-probation) and 20 days holiday bank holidays
If youre an experienced road freight professional looking to join a respected European operator wed love to hear from you.
Apply via Perform Recruitment or message us for more details.
Road Freight Operator Location: Manchester (Trafford Park) Fully On-Site Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client a well-established family-owned European logistics operator with over 50 years of heritage. With a fleet of 80 trucks and 120 trailers they deliver service-driven road frei...
Road Freight Operator
Location: Manchester (Trafford Park) Fully On-Site
Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client a well-established family-owned European logistics operator with over 50 years of heritage. With a fleet of 80 trucks and 120 trailers they deliver service-driven road freight solutions across the Benelux region from offices in the Netherlands and the UK.
We are seeking an experienced Road Freight Operator to join their Manchester operations team.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager youll play a key role in managing European road freight movements within a busy fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Handling pricing requests quotations and daily bookings
-
Managing high volumes of emails and calls
-
Coordinating collections and deliveries with the Netherlands team
-
Reviewing commercial invoices and qualifying bookings before processing
-
Advising customers on shipping terms (including DAP/DDP)
-
Ensuring accurate data input and invoicing
This is a high-volume role so strong organisation and attention to detail are essential.
What Were Looking For
-
Proven experience in European road freight operations (essential)
-
Clear understanding of an operator role (not purely forwarding)
-
Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced setting
-
Knowledge of Customs processes and documentation requirements
A driving licence is preferred due to the location
Whats On Offer
-
Full training and structured onboarding including a funded visit to the Netherlands HQ
-
MondayFriday 08:3017:00 (fully office-based)
-
No weekend or out-of-hours working
-
Company pension (post-probation) and 20 days holiday bank holidays
If youre an experienced road freight professional looking to join a respected European operator wed love to hear from you.
Apply via Perform Recruitment or message us for more details.
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