Co ordinator - Freight & Logistics

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