Freight Forwarder

Company: DSV
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Location: Hatton
Job Description:

DSV are recruiting for an Aerospace Operator at our Heathrow location within the Aerospace & Defence Department. This role will report to the Aerospace & Defence management team and support the day-to-day operational activities of the department. You will be working as part of a specialist team managing aerospace and defence customer 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 and defence customers.
  • Monitoring shipment milestones and providing proactive updates to customers and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring data quality and accurate maintenance of shipment records within operational systems.
  • Liaising with airlines, overseas offices, customers, and suppliers to ensure smooth movement of freight.
  • Identifying and resolving operational issues while maintaining service levels.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to optimise processes.
  • Working closely with internal departments to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively. Experience within air freight forwarding, import/export operations, or aerospace logistics would be advantageous.
  • Be customer-focused with dedication to delivering a high-quality service.
  • Ability to maintain a positive mindset when working under pressure, reprioritising workload where necessary.
  • Be reliable with the ability to multitask and possess strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
  • Excellent IT skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly as required. Knowledge of CargoWise One (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. 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. 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:

  • 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

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 value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual.

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Posted: August 26th, 2026