Senior Trailer Freight Operator

Our client is a well-established European trailer operator and Freight forwarder, a market leader in the provision of European logistics services to a large number of very substantial manufacturers, importers and exporters both in the UK and in Europe
We are now looking for a Senior Freight Operations Coordinator to work at our client's office in St Albans working Monday to Friday 0800hrs - 1730hrs, 1 Saturday morning every 4 weeks 0830hrs - 1100hrs.
Your role will involve
* Organising the movement of freight across Europe and the UK.
* Communicating accurately in written and verbal form complex instructions to both Customers and Suppliers.
* Negotiating with both Customers and Suppliers to achieve most cost-effective solution.
* Providing the highest standards of Customer service.
* Processing Customer orders through use of the bespoke in-house" operating system with an emphasis on attention to detail.
* Compiling customs documentation to facilitate shipment of our client's freight into and from Europe.
* Building very strong relationships with our clients, principally through verbal engagement.
* Communicating with colleagues in different departments to ensure internal procedures are followed correctly.
In order to apply for this role, you will have
* Experience in road freight, international transport or logistics
* Excellent communication skills (Written & Verbal)
* A professional, positive and helpful attitude.
* Commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate directly with clients and suppliers and identify and exploit opportunities to increase both turnover and more importantly profit.
* Presentable, energetic and enthusiastic.
* Strong organisational skills
Salary and Benefits
* Salary 36,000 to 45,000
* Pension
* 22 Days holiday to start