European Operations Co?ordinator – Freight & Logistics
Location: Redditch
Salary: Circa £35,000 + Pension
Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:30
Are you an experienced European freight professional looking to step into a fast-paced, commercially driven role within a growing international logistics operation.
We are working with a well-established and highly successful transport and shipping group, delivering tailored air, road, and sea freight solutions to clients across the UK – from SMEs to global blue-chip organisations. With strong financial backing, modern facilities, and a collaborative team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a dynamic operations role.
The Role
As a European Operations Co?ordinator, you’ll be at the heart of the day-to-day operation, managing European road freight shipments from start to finish.
This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing position where attention to detail, commercial awareness, and proactive communication are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing daily European freight bookings (import & export)
- Handling customs clearance processes where required
- Creating and managing job files and key documentation
- Processing shipments through the Multifreight system
- Liaising with clients – quotations, bookings, updates, and issue resolution
- Negotiating rates and managing supplier relationships
- Working closely with the internal sales team on pricing and service solutions
- Monitoring shipments to completion, ensuring service excellence throughout
- Maximising profitability through cost control and supplier negotiation
- Invoicing and maintaining accurate operational recordsContributing to team meetings, performance reviews, and business planning
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in European freight forwarding or transport operations
- Strong commercial awareness with experience in quotations & rate negotiation
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
- Able to manage workloads under pressure and meet deadlines
- A proactive problem solver with a “can‑do” attitude
- Self‑motivated, driven, and enthusiastic
Closing date is 12.07.26
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