Freight Forwarder

Job Req Number: 107155
Time Type: Full Time

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.

What will you be doing?

• 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
• To provide high service level within the agreed service schedule and to 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, communicate efficiently and effectively with internal and external customers, suppliers, and other offices
• In conjunction with others, plan collection or deliveries to meet the customers or their customers’ needs or requirements to the best effective use of all resources, in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain awareness of and follow transport (and H.M. 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
• Organised and punctual

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 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!
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.