Freight Forwarder- Aerospace & Defence

Job Req Number: 103999

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.

• Work within a well-established department handling both imports / exports, report to supervisor and aim to achieve monthly targets and KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of air freight operationally; knowledge of road freight is favourable but not required.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
  • Life Works app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
  • Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

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.

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

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 and build on our achievements.