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Date Added: Sat 05/10/2024

Trainee / Graduate Freight Forwarder

Swadlincote, UK
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Company: DSV ROAD LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

Company description:

DSV – Global transport and logisticsDSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.Read more at #removed#

Job description:

Trainee Freight Forwarder

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please see the links* at the bottom the page, to find out more about DSV.

DSV are recruiting for a Trainee Freight Forwarder at Mercia Park working for the Irish department.  

After a successful probationary period we would be looking to put you forward for the “Young DSV” programme.

You will be required to do the below on a daily basis.  This is not a comprehensive list but would include the following:

Key Tasks

  • Customer service on both Import and Export shipments.
  • Liasing with customers and colleagues on the Telephone and Via Email
  • Updating and verifying information on the DSV system, on which training would be given.
  • Planning of trailers for both Northern Ireland and Ireland for export.
  • Providing POD’s for customers and overseas offices.
  • Resolve queries.
  • Ensuring shipments are moved within a timely manner and following up on collections/deliveries.      
  • General administrative tasks

Skills and Competencies

  • Be Customer focused with good communication skills.
  • Be reliable and punctual
  • Have good IT skills with an ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Show a good attention to detail
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Adaptable and Flexible

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 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
  • Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. For further details on how DSV is working towards these targets, please see here.
  • Be part of a company that has strong company values,
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