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Road Freight OperatorWR Logistics • Wythenshawe, England, GB
Road Freight Operator

Road Freight Operator

WR Logistics • Wythenshawe, England, GB
3 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Overview

Position : Road Freight Operator

Location : Wythenshawe

Hours : Mon - Fri, 9 : 00 - 17 : 30 (Flexible start and finish times)

Hybrid working : 2 days from home, 3 office-based

Salary : Up to £34,000 (Negotiable)

Are you looking to join a logistics business where you're more than just a number? Where your input matters, your voice is heard, and you're part of a company owned by its people?

We're hiring a Road Freight Operator to join our thriving, people-first logistics team based in Wythenshawe. With an employee-owned structure at the heart of our success, we invest in our team, celebrate achievements, and build careers - not just job titles.

If you're passionate about road freight, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to work for a company that genuinely values its people, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end road freight operations for a portfolio of clients
  • Act as the primary contact for customer accounts, ensuring service excellence
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication
  • Negotiate rates with hauliers and suppliers to deliver cost-effective solutions
  • Provide quotations and track market trends to remain competitive
  • Coordinate collections and deliveries across the UK and Europe
  • Monitor and resolve operational issues, ensuring on-time performance
  • Prepare and manage all necessary documentation for shipments
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support account growth and retention
  • Support the sales team during client visits and account reviews

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in road freight forwarding / operations
  • Strong commercial awareness and customer service skills
  • Confident in managing accounts and building long-term relationships
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask
  • A proactive problem-solver who can stay calm under pressure
  • Why Join Us?

  • Employee-owned business - when we succeed, you benefit
  • Enhanced benefits package
  • Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and personal growth
  • Regular training and professional development opportunities
  • Modern offices in Wythenshawe with excellent transport links
  • Be part of a business that puts people before profit
  • Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Apply now and become part of a company where your work genuinely makes a difference.

    WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

    WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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