European Road Freight Operator

Location: Goole

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
We are looking for an European Road Freight Operator to join our projects department based at our Goole Heavy Lift Depot. Knowledge of abnormal/out-of-gauge European Road Freight movements would be ideal but not essential as guidance will be provided within the working role.

If you have previous experience as a European Road Freight Operator or Coordinator and would like a challenge with learning new skills and personal development with abnormal/out-of-gauge movements this role will be great for you

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Client liaison for European Road movements.
- Freight quotations for export and import freight shipments.
- Completing operational administration, including customs clearance formalities, for clients and suppliers.
- Ownership of European Road freight consignments in transit through to successful completion and delivery.
- Invoicing out and completing the job files.
- Build business relationships with colleagues and clients

**Qualifications / EXPERIENCE**:
Required:

- 2 years’ freight forwarding experience in European Road Freight and/or working within a freight forwarding environment.
- Experience working within a fast-paced office and being able to prioritise own workload.
- Customs clearance experience, especially with EU trade post Brexit.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in handling jobs from initial quotation through to delivery.
- Must be able to work under own initiative.
- Demonstrate ability to complete tasks, with attention to detail.
- Have a good understanding and geographic knowledge of UK and Europe
- Ability to record and report progress & development of the task
- High level of Computer skill and competency
- Flexible and willing to learn in order to develop in the role
- Effective communicator at all levels

Preferred, but not essential:

- Knowledge of abnormal/out of gauge European road freight movements

**Location and conditions**: