Kuehne+Nagel
National Road Logistics Transport Specialist
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It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting automotive parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
Are you organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?
We're looking for a Transport Operator to join our Control Tower team, supporting the movement of road freight between Europe and the UK for a major automotive customer.
This is a pivotal operational role
Where you'll act as a central point of control, monitoring shipments, coordinating with carriers and customs teams, and ensuring deliveries are completed safely, compliantly, and On Time In Full (OTIF). If you enjoy problem-solving, managing multiple priorities, and making a real impact on customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
How you create impact
- Monitor and coordinate road freight shipments from Europe into the UK.
- Track vehicle and shipment movements using transport management systems.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential service disruptions and delays.
- Coordinate import and export movements across UK and EU borders.
- Work closely with carriers, drivers, transport planners, and customs teams.
- Escalate critical operational issues and support recovery plans when required.
- Maintain accurate, real-time transport status updates and records.
- Help deliver excellent customer service and OTIF performance against agreed service levels.
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What we would like you to bring
- Experience within road transport, logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding.
- Understanding of European and UK transport networks and geography.
- Basic customs knowledge or willingness to develop this area.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to think quickly and respond effectively to changing situations.
- Good IT literacy and confidence using operational systems.
- Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
What's in it for you
Join a highly visible Control Tower operation supporting a prestigious automotive customer in a fast-moving international environment. You'll work with experienced transport professionals, gain exposure to cross-border logistics and customs processes, and play a key role in ensuring critical supply chains keep moving. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within transport operations and become part of a team that values collaboration, problem-solving, and customer service excellence.
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Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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