Right Now Group are recruiting for a Road Freight Export Operator on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarder based in Ashford, Surrey.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing freight forwarder, managing European road freight export shipments from start to finish, covering both dedicated (FTL) and groupage movements.
The successful candidate must be confident handling the full export process independently, including customs formalities and transit documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage European Road Freight Export shipments from start to finish
- Handle both Dedicated (FTL) and Groupage export movements
- Arrange collections and liaise with hauliers and European partners
- Prepare and process export documentation including:
- CMR documentation
- Customs entries
- T1 transit documents
- Complete and manage customs clearances accurately and efficiently
- Ensure compliance with UK and EU export regulations
- Provide proactive shipment updates to customers
- Manage job files and shipment processing via CargoWise
- Monitor margins and maintain file profitability
- Liaise with overseas agents to ensure smooth delivery
Requirements
- Proven experience in Road Freight Export operations (start-finish)
- Strong knowledge of customs procedures and T1 documentation
- Experience handling both groupage and dedicated movements
- CargoWise experience is essential
- Strong understanding of European road freight processes
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced forwarding environment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Air Freight Export experience
- Sea Freight Export experience
- Multimodal exposure
What's On Offer
- £30,000 - £36,000 salary (DOE)
- Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30
- 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing freight forwarder
