Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk - Shipping & Freight - Manchester - Up to £26,000
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing logistics and freight forwarding business based in Trafford Park, Manchester. They specialise in providing reliable European road freight solutions and are committed to delivering exceptional service to customers across the UK and Europe.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk to join their operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or further develop a career within the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Full training will be provided, making this role suitable for candidates with either freight administration experience or strong transferable administrative skills.
Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk - The details
Competitive salary.
Full training and ongoing development.
Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing logistics business
Supportive and friendly working environment
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Holiday entitlement in line with company policy
Long-term career opportunities within the freight and logistics industry Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk - Requirements
Previous experience in an administrative, office support, logistics, transport, shipping, or freight forwarding role
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Desirable
Previous experience within road freight, freight forwarding, transport, or logistics administration
Knowledge of transport management or freight systems
Understanding of European road freight operations or customs procedures
Experience working within a fast-paced operational or customer service environment
GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
Business Administration, Logistics, or Supply Chain qualifications Junior EU Road Freight Administration Clerk - Key Responsibilities
Prepare and process EU road freight documentation accurately and efficiently
Enter and maintain shipment information within internal transport systems
Coordinate bookings with customers, transport providers, and internal departments
Monitor the progress of European road freight shipments and provide updates where required
Assist with arranging collections and deliveries throughout the UK and Europe
Check freight documentation and invoices for accuracy
Maintain organised records and filing systems
Provide general administrative support to the operations team.
Identify and resolve administrative discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate
Ensure all work is completed in line with company procedures and service standards About Us
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