Freight Forwarder

DSV; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport and logistics leader is seeking a Freight Forwarder for their Road Division in Purfleet. The successful candidate will handle full load shipments across European markets and negotiate haulage rates. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive employee benefits, including enhanced annual leave and a variety of support services. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of the road freight industry and be self-driven with a focus on quality and profitability.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Enhanced Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

WeCare App for wellbeing

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the road freight industry and prior experience in transport.
• Must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
• Good financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Arrange full loads using various transport modes.
• Provide high service level within agreed schedules.
• Negotiate haulage sourcing and rates.

Skills

Knowledge of road freight industry

Experience in transport sourcing

Self-driven and results-oriented

Financial awareness

Job description

Overview

Freight Forwarder - European Full Loads, Purfleet. Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00. It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit a Freight Forwarder for our Road Division in Purfleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging full load shipments and assist to build up our full load volumes on the European and Eastern European markets.

Responsibilities

• To arrange full loads transports by means of various transport modes — road, rail and short sea — and agree prices where no tariff exists to maximise cost effectiveness.
• Arrange full load transports using standard curtain trailers, temperature-controlled trailers, and out of gauge cargo equipment.
• Provide high service level within the agreed service schedule and meet the customers' requirements.
• Haulage sourcing and rate negotiating and assessing any subcontractors, ensuring they are an approved supplier and fulfil any legal requirements.
• Liaise and network with other DSV offices in the UK and abroad to generate new full load volumes.
• Communicate with drivers and hauliers to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Ensure legislative compliance in all areas.
• Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment.
• Perform and correctly implement general administration, e.g., check costs in accordance with departmental requirements, create CMRs, and communicate efficiently with internal and external customers, suppliers, and other offices.
• Plan collection or deliveries in conjunction with others to meet customers or their customers' needs with the best use of all resources, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain awareness of and follow transport and HM Customs regulations where relevant to conform to all statutory requirements.

About You

• Good knowledge of the road freight industry and prior experience in transport as well as sourcing one-way hauliers.
• Must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high job quality and profit making.
• Have good financial awareness.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league. As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements. With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers\' needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusion, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000 operating in over 90 countries.
• Access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• WeCare App for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
• LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
• Life Insurance with access to probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay. All successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years\' worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

Note: We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV has engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.