ALS Recruiting Ltd
Freight Forwarder
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Role: European Freight Forwarder
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary: £28,000–£35,000 DOE
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced European Freight Forwarder / Transport Operator to join a growing logistics operation.
The main focus of the role will be European road freight forwarding, managing shipments from booking through to delivery and working closely with customers, hauliers and overseas partners.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within European transport, road freight or freight forwarding. However, candidates with a strong UK transport background who demonstrate the aptitude, ambition and willingness to develop their knowledge of European transport will also be considered.
Alongside the freight forwarding responsibilities, approximately 30% of the role will involve UK warehousing and distribution within the company's 8,000 sq ft warehouse facility.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day European road freight movements from booking through to delivery.
- Arrange and coordinate European collections and deliveries.
- Liaise with customers, hauliers, suppliers and overseas transport partners.
- Obtain and negotiate transport rates where required.
- Prepare and process relevant transport and freight documentation.
- Track shipments and provide customers with regular updates.
- Support UK transport and domestic distribution requirements.
- Book goods into the warehouse and ensure stock is correctly received and recorded.
- Assist with offloading trucks and trailers when required.
- Assist with loading goods for onward despatch.
Warehouse & Distribution
Approximately 30% of the role will involve supporting the company's UK warehousing and distribution operation. This will include:
- Booking goods into the warehouse.
- Checking incoming deliveries.
- Offloading trucks and trailers.
- Loading goods for despatch.
- Preparing goods for onward delivery.
- Supporting general warehouse operations.
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A forklift licence is desirable but not essential. Training can be provided for the successful candidate if required.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunity to develop further within European freight forwarding.
- Full training and support where required.
- Forklift training available for candidates without a licence.
- A varied role combining European freight forwarding, UK transport and warehousing.
- Opportunity to join a growing logistics operation with scope for progression.
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