Land Freight Operator – Manchester – £26,500 - £29,000 Per Annum Land Freight Operator Package Overview: • Salary: £26,500 - £29,000 per annum (depending on experience) • Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 5:30pm (inclusive of 1-hour unpaid lunch) • Location: Office-based, Manchester, with occasional Saturday hours • Working Hours: 40 hours per week Company Overview – Land Freight Operator: Due to increased global growth, we are seeking a Land Freight Operator to join our expanding Land Freight Team at our Manchester Office. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations and manage the Land (North) imports and exports accounts. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing business and contribute to its vision of increasing competitiveness and profitability. Land Freight Operator – Role and Responsibilities: • Operational Support: Assist the Operations Supervisor in supporting the Head of Operations Land Freight North to achieve the company’s objectives of growth and profitability. • Business Development: Execute the department’s vision for business development to effectively manage the import/export • Invoicing & Financial Management: Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for customers and clients in line with SOPs, including correct charging of duties/VAT and timely collection of any outstanding payments. • Import/Export Operations: Ensure all import/export activities and related documentation are completed on time and to the highest standards. • Documentation Accuracy: Scrutinise all operational documentation for accuracy and ensure invoices are authorised and paid promptly. • Client & Supplier Management: Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other departments, assisting with audits, inspections, collections, and sales liaison. • Credit Control Support: Assist credit control teams in managing overdue payments from clients and suppliers. • Quotation & Reporting: Ensure all spot quotations are raised and reported on time. Communicate new sales leads to the line manager and sales team. • Operational System Utilisation: Maintain and fully utilise the operational system for efficient management of day-to-day activities. • Procurement Management: Ensure best value for money is achieved during procurement and vendor management processes. • Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of new efficiencies and workflows to streamline operations and improve customer service. • SOP Management: Create and maintain current SOPs for the department. • Additional Support: Provide holiday and sickness cover, ensuring smooth continuity of operations. Land Freight Operator – Skills, Experience, and Competencies: • Freight Experience: Previous experience as a Land Freight Operator or in a similar road freight role (1 year) is highly preferred. • Organisational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. • Prioritisation: Able to prioritise workload efficiently, balancing independent tasks with teamwork responsibilities. • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. • IT Proficiency: Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems. • Analytical Mindset: Demonstrates high-level attention to detail and an analytical approach to problem-solving. • Teamwork & Flexibility: Must be a team player, with the ability to work autonomously, and be flexible regarding occasional weekend or overtime hours. 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