Freight Forwarder in Essex

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Logistics Operator to join our team. You will be coordinating road freight movements through UK ports for a base of long-term, valued customers. Energy and willingness to learn matter more than industry background — if you are great with customers, enthusiastic and organised, we want to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinating road shipment movements via UK ports, both imports and exports.
• Acting as the key point of contact for an established portfolio of long-term customers, delivering a reliable and responsive service.
• Making freight bookings, and raising, checking and approving freight charges and costs accurately.
• Liaising with carriers, shipping lines and port contacts to ensure smooth, on-time movements.
• Providing out-of-hours cover in alignment with ferry sailing times.
• Contributing to process improvements — we welcome fresh eyes and better ways of doing things.
• Assisting with other teams as and when needed.

About You

• Experience in a customer-facing and/or coordination role — logistics background is a plus.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to take ownership.
• Strong communicator, confident dealing with customers and suppliers by phone and email.
• Use initiative to proactively solve problems.
• Good attention to detail, especially around accurate booking entry, charges and cost approvals.
• A knowledge of customs procedures would be beneficial.
• Happy with providing out-of-hours support.

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! 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 150,000 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. Start here. Go anywhere.