Freight Forwarder
Job in
Tendring, Essex County, CO16, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Import Export, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Freight
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Freight Forwarder
Location:
Harwich
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Time Type:
Full Time
DSV are looking for a pro‑active, positive and customer‑focused Freight Forwarder to join our Cross Trade operations team. As we progress through a period of integration and business change, we are seeking an individual who can adapt quickly, remain organised under pressure, and maintain a high level of service whilst managing a busy and challenging workload.
What will you be doing?- Accept and process customer bookings accurately and efficiently.
- Manage cross‑trade shipments from booking through to final delivery.
- Proactively monitor shipments and provide timely updates to customers and stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve operational issues, delays, or service challenges.
- Liaise with carriers, suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of shipments.
- Ensure customer invoices are raised accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Chase and validate supplier costs to ensure complete and timely financial closure of jobs.
- Previous experience within transport, logistics, freight forwarding, or international road operations preferred.
- A positive attitude and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
- Adaptability, resilience and a willingness to support the wider team.
- Excellent customer service and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
- Good IT skills and experience using transport management systems and Microsoft Office.
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.
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