Collet & Sons Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a European Road Freight Operator to join the team.

Location: Goole (or Halifax for suitable candidates)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full–Time

Working hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility required)

About Us:

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a multi–modal operator & has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a 'One stop shop' service.

The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads UK & Worldwide. They operate from their 5–acre site in Halifax, 10–acre site in Goole & 6–acre site in Grangemouth.

European Road Freight Operator – The Role:

An opportunity for an experienced European Road Freight Operator to join the projects team in Goole. Abnormal/out of gauge knowledge of European Road freight movements would be ideal but not essential as guidance will be provided within the working role.

If you have previous as a European Road Freight Operator or Coordinator and would like a challenge with learning new skills and personal development with abnormal/out of gauge movements this role will be great for you!

European Road Freight Operator – Key Responsibilities:

– Client liaison for the European Road movements

– Freight quotations for export and import freight shipments

– Completing operational administration, including customs clearance formalities, for clients and suppliers

– Ownership of European Road freight consignments in transit through to successful completion and delivery

– Invoicing out and completing the job files

European Road Freight Operator – You:

Experience Required:

– 2 years' freight forwarding experience in European Road Freight and/or working within a freight forwarding environment

– Experience working within a fast–paced office and being able to prioritise own workload

– Customs clearance experience, especially with EU trade post Brexit

– Good verbal and written communication skills

– Experience handling jobs from initial quotation through to delivery

– Must be able to work under own initiative

– Demonstrate ability to complete tasks, with attention to detail

– Have a good understanding and geographic knowledge of UK and Europe

– Ability to record and report progress & development of the task

– High level of computer skills and competency

PersonalQualities:

– Flexible and willing to learn in order to develop in the role

– Effective communicator at all levels

– Build business relationships with colleagues and clients

Senior Projects Manager – Benefits:

– Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience and ability

– 40 hours per week, flexibility essential

– Company contributory pension scheme

– 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

– Company Holiday Purchase Scheme (subject to conditions)

– Training provided

– Uniform provided

The closing date for all applications is the 24th January 2024.

To submit your CV for this exciting European Road Freight Operator opportunity, please click 'Apply' now!