Freight Forwarder- Aerospace & Defence

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Greater London is seeking a Freight Forwarder to join their team on a fixed-term contract to support day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong multimodal background and experience in handling both imports and exports. Responsibilities include managing time-sensitive shipments and leading team members to achieve KPIs. This position offers a competitive salary package and enhanced annual leave, along with employee wellbeing apps and innovative benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

WeCare App for wellbeing support

LifeWorks app for cashback and discounts

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work within a well-established department handling both imports and exports.
• Dealing with time-sensitive shipments.
• Looking after the P&L responsibility to ensure monthly budget and KPIs are hit.
• Overseeing team members to ensure they are supported.

Skills

Strong multimodal background

Ability to lead a team

Ability to multitask

Teamwork under pressure

Job description

Freight Forwarder- Aerospace & Defence

Job Req Number: 103999
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.

What will you be doing?

• Work within a well-established department handling both imports / exports, reporting to a supervisor and aiming to achieve monthly targets and KPIs.
• 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.

• 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 apply with your CV without delay. All successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and, for certain sites, 5‑years' worth of referencing and criminal record checks. We do not accept CV details from recruitment agencies unless DSV is engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

Job area: Freight Forwarding

Location: Feltham