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Form of workDo you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Freight Forwarder.
Be part of the movement - and play your part
About the role
Due to a continued expansion of our freight forwarding operation, we are currently looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join our dynamic and ambitious team at our Immingham office. If you’re looking for a role within a very driven, enthusiastic and a fast-paced environment, with a willingness to succeed… this role could be perfect for you. Working Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 17:00, with a degree of flexibility where required, you will be tasked with taking responsibility for developing our freight forwarding activities between the UK and Europe.
You will be responsible for:
- Dealing with quotations, bookings and general enquiries always ensuring customer satisfaction remains your key focus.
- Developing and evaluating opportunities for Freight Management.
- Dealing with subcontractors when allocating work for delivery and collection.
- Part of your role will include expansion of our own traffic between UK-Poland and Poland-UK, so you will be able to put your own mark on it from day one.
This is an exciting position, and you will have the opportunity to experience the operational side of logistics at one of Europe’s leading logistics companies. Monitoring & following up on quotations & profitability, you will be negotiating freight rates with both clients and international subcontractors that will require to be constantly managed and developed as part of the process, identifying opportunities to maximise growth within your function, along the way.
About you
We are seeking someone who has at least two years’ experience, within the International Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry, ideally with operational experience of all modes of transport, but European road freight as a minimum.
We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.
Working at DFDS
Join the movement and grow with us.
Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.
While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.
Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:
- Life assurance cover
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
- Full employee assistance programme including:
- Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
- Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
- Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
- Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
- Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.
If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to hearing from you.
