Transport Operator - European Part & Full Load

DSV; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in transport and logistics is seeking an experienced professional for international trailer planning. The ideal candidate will have solid financial awareness, excellent organizational and communication skills, and prior experience in European freight forwarding. Responsibilities include managing transport operations, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance. The role offers a competitive salary, a strong team environment, and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality service, this is the place to grow your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in international trailer planning.
• Proficient in Profit and Loss finance management.
• Familiarity with Road Transport Planning fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Plan export and import trailer operations.
• Resolve transport issues for timely deliveries.
• Manage supplier transport productivity.
• Coordinate customs paperwork and procedures.

Skills

Financial awareness

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Customer service

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in European Freight Forwarding Operations

Import & Export Customs knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Transport TMS systems

Job description

The successful candidate, who will be reporting to the Operations Supervisor, should have good financial awareness, organised and punctual, good knowledge of the road freight industry and prior experience in international trailer planning.

Key Tasks

• Export trailer planning of part load and full loads.
• Import trailer planning of part load and full loads.
• Resolution of transport issues, to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Manage and improve supplier transport productivity by means of accurate planning, smart decision making and prompt issue resolution.
• Combining part loads to ensure the service level expected by customers are met, whilst ensuring the transports arranged are cost effective.
• Instructing and coordinating transport customs paperwork and procedures.
• Dealing with customs issues which may arise, with our internal customs department and external customers/suppliers.
• Haulage sourcing, rate negotiating and assessing any subcontractors ensuring they are approved and fulfil any legal requirements.
• Communicating with drivers and hauliers.
• 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.
• Arrange with approved hauliers for transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost effectiveness.
• Perform and correctly finalize General Administration, e.g. check costs in accordance with departmental requirements, create CMRs, approve supplier costs, etc).
• Promote and maintain relationship with internal and external Partners, suppliers and clients to ensure a continual development of service and service levels.
• Calculate prices and internally quote movements based on and accounting for transport requirements. The Transport Operator will have responsibilities involving and including all aspects related to the arrangement of transport for European Part Load and European full load transports to and from the UK. The person we are looking for must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high job quality as well as profit making., Previous experience in a European Freight Forwarding Operations.
• Preferably direct experience in European Part and Full Load Planning Operations.
• Proficiency in Profit and Loss finance management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about delivering high quality customer service.
• Good IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office Suite, Transport TMS systems.
• Familiarity with basic Road Transport Planning fundamentals and terminologies (e.g. CBM, LDM, market rates, etc).
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Good organisational skills, with an ability to plan and manage own time.
• At least a basic Import & Export Customs knowledge is preferable. 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.

Benefits

• A role in one of the largest market leading global freights forwarding companies.
• Being part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues.
• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Great opportunities for career progression.
• A professional, modern working environment.