Freight Forwarder

Time Type:

Full Time

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.

Freight Forwarder

Heathrow

Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.30pm

Main Purpose of the role

DSV are recruiting for an Aerospace Operator at our Heathrow location within the Aerospace &DefenceDepartment. This role will report to the Aerospace &Defencemanagement team and support the day-to-day operational activities of the department.

You will be working as part of a specialist team managing aerospace anddefencecustomer shipments,ensuring service excellence and operational compliance at all times.

What will you be doing?

• Managing international air freight shipments from booking through to final delivery, ensuring adherence to customer requirements and service expectations.
• Coordinating day-to-day operational activities for aerospace anddefencecustomers.
• Monitoring shipment milestones and providing proactive updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Ensuring data quality andaccuratemaintenance of shipment records within operational systems.
• Liaising with airlines, overseas offices, customers, and suppliers to ensure smooth movement of freight.
• Identifyingand resolving operational issues whilemaintainingservice levels.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives andidentifyingopportunities tooptimiseprocesses.
• Working closely with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.

About You

• Experience within air freightforwarding, import/export operations, or aerospacelogisticswould beadvantageous.
• Be customer-focused with dedication to delivering a high-quality service.
• Ability tomaintaina positive mindset when working under pressure,reprioritisingworkload where necessary.
• Be reliable with the ability to multitask andpossessstrong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, andorganisationalskills.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly asrequired. Knowledge ofCargoWiseOne (CW1) would be preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced operational environment.

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.

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.

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