European Freight Import & Export Operator_

Position: European Freight Import & Export Operator_58902
Are you an experienced European Freight Operator looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience managing European road freight imports and exports from start to finish, with an interest in multimodal and rail freight operations? We are recruiting for an experienced European Freight Import & Export Operator to join an established freight forwarding and logistics company based in Colchester, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in European freight forwarding, particularly road freight imports, to join an experienced team and play an important role in managing freight movements across Europe. The position will focus predominantly on European Road Freight Imports, particularly Italian freight movements, with some export operations and an element of multimodal, intermodal and rail freight.

Manage European road freight import shipments from start to finish, including some export operations. Coordinate freight movements between the UK and European destinations, with a particular focus on Italy. Assist with multimodal and intermodal freight operations, including movements involving road and rail transport. Arrange and monitor shipments, ensuring collections and deliveries are completed efficiently. Liaise with overseas agents, hauliers, rail transport providers, suppliers and customers to ensure smooth freight operations.

Prepare freight quotations and respond to customer enquiries. Monitor shipment progress, resolve operational issues and ensure deadlines are met. Maintain accurate shipment records and operational documentation. Assist with customs-related processes where required. Ensure shipments are correctly costed and invoiced, resolving any queries promptly. Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and overseas partners. Support colleagues across import, export and multimodal operations as required.

Previous end-to-end European Road Freight Operations experience is essential. Ideally 2–3 years' experience within freight forwarding or European freight operations. Experience handling European imports, with some knowledge of exports. Previous experience with Italian freight movements would be particularly advantageous. Knowledge or experience of multimodal, intermodal or rail freight operations would be beneficial. Knowledge of customs procedures, import/export documentation or CDS would be an advantage, although training can be provided.

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Confident communication skills and the ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers and overseas agents. A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to manage multiple shipments and meet deadlines. Good IT skills and a commercially minded approach to freight operations. Competitive salary of £32,000–£37,000, depending on experience. Permanent opportunity with an established freight forwarding company.

Exposure to European road, rail and multimodal freight operations. Opportunity to further develop customs knowledge with support from experienced colleagues. A varied operational role within a supportive and experienced team.

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