Über diese Trainee Road Freight Operator Stelle bei Cargo Partner
Cargo Partner · Vor Ort · Basildon, United Kingdom
Are you looking to start a long-term career in freight forwarding and logistics with a growing global business?
cargo-partner is continuing to expand across the UK, and due to ongoing success we’re looking for a Trainee Road Freight Operator to join our Road Operations team in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in logistics with full training provided, working alongside experienced operators who will support your learning and development.
About cargo-partner
For over 40 years, cargo-partner has supported clients with a full portfolio of Air, Ocean, Road and Warehousing services. We’re proud to have strengthened our global position further by joining the Nippon Express Group (NX Group), giving our teams access to even greater opportunities across an international network.
At cargo-partner, we believe in training, loyalty and internal progression. Our operations management team will support you with a structured learning plan to help you develop into a fully competent Road Freight Operator.
What you’ll be doing (with training and support)
As a Trainee within the Road Operations team, you’ll support the coordination of road freight services including bookings, pricing, customs processes and customer updates. You will learn how to manage shipments from start to finish and gain valuable experience in a busy freight forwarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Learning how to load bookings into the Ondot system
Assisting with arranging cost-effective domestic collections and deliveries
Supporting the team with booking EU hauliers and pallet networks
Learning how to complete import and export customs entries
Assisting with export T1 documents (training provided)
Supporting export groupage trailer builds and preparation of export documentation
Liaising with the warehouse regarding loading/unloading, labelling and discrepancies
Communicating with cargo-partner offices across Europe to support customs clearance and transport updates
Providing shipment updates to clients and internal stakeholders
Requesting and issuing PODs
Supporting supplier cost negotiation and administration
Assisting with preparing shipment files for invoicing
What we’re looking for
This role would suit someone who is enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn. Prior road freight experience is helpful but not essential — the main requirement is a desire to build a career in logistics.
Desired Skills & Attributes
Interest in developing a career in freight forwarding / logistics
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn processes and systems
Confident communication skills (phone/email)
Strong customer service mindset and team approach
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Organised, reliable and able to meet deadlines
Any prior experience in logistics, transport, warehousing or customer service is an advantage
What we can offer
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private AXA Healthcare after successful probation
Stability and long-term development with a truly international logistics business
Structured training and support from experienced operators
Clear progression opportunities within the business
A supportive, friendly team culture
Free parking
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