Freight Forwarder

DHL Global Forwarding

Glasgow, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Advertised Salary: Competitive salary

Ref#: 145611

DHL Global Forwarding – A world-renowned company consistently recognised as a top employer with excellent career prospects. Working with experienced freight professionals you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in freight forwarding.


Hybrid working - 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday – Glasgow area

Experience in Air or Ocean Freight Forwarding is essential for this role


You will receive:

  • An enticing annual salary plus an annual performance-related bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme - up to 8% employer contribution
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
  • Support with self-development and career opportunities
  • Reward & Recognition awards
  • Charity and volunteering support through DHL Foundation


What you’ll be doing

Liaising with our global teams, suppliers and customers you’ll be managing global shipments from door-to-door.  


Responsibilities will include: 

  • Coordinate shipments within the DHL network  and external suppliers
  • Ensure quality standards are met
  • All aspects of customer services


About you

Experience in the Freight Forwarding industry is essential for this role. Interacting with airlines/suppliers you’ll be confident in negotiating to achieve the best rates.  In addition, you’ll:


  • Be knowledgeable in exports/imports and related processes
  • Have Customer Service experience in transport/logistics/freight forwarding
  • Be self-driven and disciplined with the ability to work independently
  • Be organised and able to handle change and multi-task
  • Have strong numerical skills to undertake manual calculations
  • Be continuous improvement conscious - identifying risk areas
  • Be able to work cross-functionally and with multiple projects simultaneously
  • Have a high attention to detail and accuracy


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