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Export Transport Operator

Export Transport Operator

HR GO Recruitment

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 24 days

Brentwood, Essex CM133EN, England

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for an Export Transport Operator specializing in groupage within a Road Freight team, created due to an internal promotion.
Candidates should have experience in FCL and LCL cargo, export trailer planning, and customs regulations, with a focus on Eastern and Western Europe.
The role involves planning groupage cargo, sourcing haulage, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
The job is office-based, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, and requires the candidate to be a driver due to the location's lack of public transport.
The salary for this position is not specified, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience is preferred.

EXPORT - TRANSPORT Operator - GROUPAGE - FCL/LCL - PLANNER

Due to an internal promotion has created this amazing role for an Export Transport operator within a Road Freight team.

ESSENTIAL

Groupage experience - FCL & LCL Cargo
EXPORT trailer PLANNING of Groupage cargo
Combining part loads with groupage
HMRC Customs
Negotiation on pricing

We are looking for key skills covering Transport planning for the export planning department covering Eastern Europe/Western Europe.

Main part of this role is to plan groupage of both part loads and full load consignments from UK to Europe, this includes sourcing haulage, negotiation on prices, cooperating with overseas offices and colleagues.

EXPORT trailer planning of groupage part load and full loads
Combining part loads with groupage to ensure service level expected by customers are met, but in the same time ensure cost effective
Deal with customs issues
Haulage sourcing and rate negotiating
Communicate with drivers and haulers
Ensure legislative compliance in all areas
Arrange with hauliers for transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost effectiveness.
Prepare correct documentation and instruct UK warehouse to load cargo to vehicles.
Instruct UK customs teams to issues customs paper

This is an office-based role Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Due to location, you will need to be a driver, parking is available on site as they are not close to any public transport links.

For more information please contact Michelle Ings HRGO East London & Essex office or email

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