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Transport Broker

Hinckley, England , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Transport Broker / Trader - Full Time

Location: Wakefield
Salary: £34,000 starting, rising to £38,000 after 6 months
Plus: Bonus scheme + On-call pay + Career growth

Drive Your Logistics Career Forward

Are you a confident transport professional ready to make a bigger impact? Join a thriving, privately owned logistics business that values expertise, rewards performance, and gives you the autonomy to run your desk your way.

We're looking for an experienced Transport Broker / Trader to join our high-performing operations team in Wakefield. With a growing portfolio of national accounts and a well-established subcontractor network, this is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and is ready to take their career to the next level.

What You'll Get

£34,000 starting salary, rising to £38,000 after successful 6-month probation
Performance-based bonus scheme (eligible after 3 months)
On-call allowance: £100/week (every 5-6 weeks)
22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Paid breaks included in working hours (30 mins/day)
Auto-enrolment pension scheme (after 3 months)
Modern office environment with supportive leadership
Real opportunities for progression and long-term development

What You'll Do

Plan and allocate loads daily, balancing service and profit
Use freight exchange platforms to secure additional work
Negotiate rates confidently with hauliers and subcontractors
Build lasting relationships with customers and carriers
Proactively manage delivery performance and resolve issues fast
Maintain accurate records in our TMS (Mandata)
Contribute to a collaborative, results-driven team culture

What We're Looking For

You're a confident communicator and natural problem-solver who thrives under pressure. You know the UK transport market, understand the importance of margin and service, and enjoy taking full ownership of your workload.

Essential Experience & Skills

Previous experience in transport brokerage or subcontract haulage
Strong negotiating skills and commercial mindset
Solid knowledge of UK geography and general haulage operations
Familiarity with transport regulations (drivers' hours, WTD, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport software
Experience using TMS (Mandata preferred)

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-164844
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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