Senior Trailer Freight Operator

Our client is a well-established European trailer operator and Freight forwarder, a market leader in the provision of European logistics services to a large number of very substantial manufacturers, importers and exporters both in the UK and in Europe

We are now looking for a Senior Freight Operations Coordinator to work at our client's office in St Albans working Monday to Friday 0800hrs - 1730hrs, 1 Saturday morning every 4 weeks 0830hrs - 1100hrs.

Your role will involve

* Organising the movement of freight across Europe and the UK.

* Communicating accurately in written and verbal form complex instructions to both Customers and Suppliers.

* Negotiating with both Customers and Suppliers to achieve most cost-effective solution.

* Providing the highest standards of Customer service.

* Processing Customer orders through use of the bespoke in-house" operating system with an emphasis on attention to detail.

* Compiling customs documentation to facilitate shipment of our client's freight into and from Europe.

* Building very strong relationships with our clients, principally through verbal engagement.

* Communicating with colleagues in different departments to ensure internal procedures are followed correctly.

In order to apply for this role, you will have

* Experience in road freight, international transport or logistics

* Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)

* A professional, positive and helpful attitude.

* Commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate directly with clients and suppliers and identify and exploit opportunities to increase both turnover and more importantly profit.

* Presentable, energetic and enthusiastic.

* Strong organisational skills

Salary and Benefits

* Salary £36,000 to £45,000

* Pension

* 22 Days holiday to start