Who is DHL Global Forwarding?

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is part of the DHL Group. While the DHL Group employs more than 580,000 people globally, DGF has around 31,000 freight forwarding experts in more than 190 countries around the world, with around 1,000 of us based in the UK across 15 Sites. As the experts in Freight Forwarding since 1815, we are the global specialists in Air, Ocean and Rail Freight.

You name it, we’ve shipped it - from brown bears to aircraft engines, to lifesaving medicines and luxury cars! We are also proud to partner with some of the well-known global sporting series, movie franchises and music tours.

Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to helping our Forwarders to realise their full potential, supported by our own development journey - Certified International Forwarder

(CIF).

Our Values

Every day we are guided by our values: Passion, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Teamwork.

We are extremely passionate about our people and what we do, which is why DHL Global Forwarding is recognised as a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work, because we are specialists in providing Excellence, Simply Delivered.

In addition to our values, we promote an open and honest feedback culture based on Respect & Results, whereby our employees embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while ensuring that we never compromise our integrity and compliance.

Role Overview

As an Apprentice, you’ll develop towards becoming an International Freight Forwarder, whose overall aim is to manage or support our Customers’ logistics by arranging the movement of Freight via Air and Ocean. This can include Exporting and Importing Goods from and to the UK and across the World.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop relationships with customers (internal/external)
Ensure all customer enquiries are responded to promptly and professionally
Adhere to Customs Compliance procedures and documentation
Ensure each ‘Job File’ is fully and accurately completed
Work with Carriers and Handling Agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise
Work with DGF departments on Ocean or Air freight planning and coordination
Liaise with DGF Transport & Warehouse teams on Ocean or Air freight planning and coordination
Liaise with overseas offices on Ocean or Air freight planning and coordination
Maintain mandatory milestones through the Company's Freight Forwarding system
Use Company systems to create, manage and maintain the movement of freight
Update the Company’s customer complaints system with all required inputs
Ensure that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption.
Contribute to the ‘First Choice’ continuous improvement program
Participate in Monthly Team briefing sessions and weekly performance dialog meetings
Complete all statutory and mandatory training as and when required

Skills and Experience:

Customer service focus
Good administrative and organisational skills
Results driven with a high attention to detail
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise tasks and use own initiative
Excellent written and spoken English
High level of IT skills
Good knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel
Minimum of 5 x National 5 passes including English and Maths

Benefits:

A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Pension scheme which includes life assurance
Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme
A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts
Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion

HOURS/SHIFT PATTERN: 37.5 hours per week

REPORTS TO: Import Team Leader

Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.

What’s Next?

If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply via our careers website with a copy of your CV outlining your experience to date and suitability for the role.

DHLis the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.

Our culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees. This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries.

We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

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