Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk

Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk
- Shipping & Freight
- Manchester
- Up to £26,000 About the Company

Our client is a well‑established and growing logistics and freight forwarding business based in Trafford Park, Manchester. They specialise in providing reliable European road freight solutions and are committed to delivering exceptional service to customers across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk to join their operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or further develop a career within the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Full training will be provided, making this role suitable for candidates with either freight administration experience or strong transferable administrative skills.

• Competitive salary.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing logistics business.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• On‑site parking.
• Holiday entitlement in line with company policy.
• Long‑term career opportunities within the freight and logistics industry.

• Previous experience in an administrative, office support, logistics, transport, shipping, or freight forwarding role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Previous experience within road freight, freight forwarding, transport, or logistics administration.
• Knowledge of transport management or freight systems.
• Understanding of European road freight operations or customs procedures.
• Experience working within a fast‑paced operational or customer service environment.
• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain qualifications.

• Prepare and process EU road freight documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Enter and maintain shipment information within internal transport systems.
• Coordinate bookings with customers, transport providers, and internal departments.
• Monitor the progress of European road freight shipments and provide updates where required.
• Assist with arranging collections and deliveries throughout the UK and Europe.
• Check freight documentation and invoices for accuracy.
• Maintain organised records and filing systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the operations team.
• Identify and resolve administrative discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures and service standards.