At a Glance
- Tasks: Support internal teams with administrative tasks and ensure smooth road freight operations.
- Company: Join DSV, a global leader in logistics and transport.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced leave, wellness support, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of logistics.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32833 £ per year.
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.
An on-site Admin Assistant role has become available at DSV Road Ltd, Purfleet. The role will have focus on supporting our internal stakeholders and execution of various administrative tasks which supports the handling of road freight shipments.
The person we are looking for must be a good communicator, have a positive outlook and a clear focus on high job quality. The successful candidate, who will be reporting to the “Operation Centre Land” Supervisor, will be responsible for and deal with day-to-day queries within our Road freight division, investigating issues and liaising with other internal departments within DSV UK.
What will you be doing?
- Timely and effective communication with partners and internal departments via e-mail/telephone
- Updating / verifying the DSV Transport Management System with customer booking details
- Liaise with operations and overseas offices to ensure customer commitments are delivered upon
- Effective daily monitoring to ensure collections and deliveries are completed within the agreed timelines
- Pro-active problem solving with customers and colleagues when issues arise
- Comply with and understand basic customs regulations when transporting freight to/from the UK
- General day to day administrative duties.
About You
- Possess good communication skills
- Exceptional organization skills and effective time management
- Be able to manage your time effectively.
- A great problem solver
- Attention to detail and inquisitive
- IT literate in Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
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. In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
- Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
- Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover
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.
Administrative Assistant employer: DSV
DSV is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and well-being, offering a competitive salary package alongside a range of benefits. Located in Purfleet, England, the company fosters a collaborative work culture where communication and problem-solving are highly valued, providing employees with meaningful opportunities to grow within the logistics sector.
