Freight Forwarder- Aerospace & Defence

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

Job summary

A global logistics company is looking for a Freight Forwarder for a 12-month fixed contract. This positions focuses on handling time-sensitive shipments and supporting the team to achieve monthly targets. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of multimodal transport, particularly air freight. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, along with an opportunity for career growth in a leading organization that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

WeCare App for physical and mental wellbeing

LifeWorks app for discounts

Life Insurance with probate support

Qualifications

• Strong multimodal background required.
• Ability to lead a team whilst under pressure.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle time-sensitive shipments for both imports and exports.
• Oversee team members to ensure support with workloads.
• Assist management with ongoing tasks and managing new customers.

Skills

Multimodal background

Team leadership under pressure

Multitasking

Job description

Time Type : Full Time

DSV are recruiting for a Freight Forwarder on a fixed term contract of 12 months to cover a maternity leave. This role will support our day-to-day operations supporting both existing and new customers.

The successful candidate will :

• Work within a well-established department handling both imports / exports, they will report into their supervisor and aim to achieve monthly targets and KPI’s.
• The candidate must have strong knowledge of air freight operationally. Knowledge of road freight is favourable but not a requirement.

What will you be doing?

• Dealing with time-sensitive shipments – both Import and Export
• Assisting with Data Quality elements of the department
• Looking after the P&L responsibility to ensure monthly budget and KPI’s are hit
• Working closely with operations to achieve monthly KPI’s & targets
• Overseeing team members to ensure they are supported with current workload
• Assist management with ongoing tasks and new customers

About You

• Strong multimodal background required
• Able to work and perform well within a team whilst under pressure
• Ability to lead a team whilst under pressure
• Ability to multitask to get the job done efficiently
• Knowledge of road freight is favourable but not a requirement

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
• In addition, we can offer 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 and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

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

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 inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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