Freight forwarding Work, Jobs in Lichfield, Sts (with Salaries)

Freight Agent
DHL —Lichfield
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Freight Forwarder - European Road Freight
C4 Logistics Ltd —Coventry
- £32,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Free parking
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OCEAN EXPORT OPERATOR
KRL Logistics —Solihull
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Freight Forwarding Apprentice
Momentous Learning —Tamworth
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
8d
Control Tower Logistics Supervisor
CEVALogistics —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
5d
European Logistics Specialist
GBA Logistics —Birmingham
- £28,500 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Sick pay
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Customs Clearance Administrator – English & Chinese Speaker
Forest Shipping UK Ltd —Sutton Coldfield
- £26,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Data entry
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Road freight forwarding Manager
Logfret (UK) Ltd —Oldbury
- £25,420.00 - £59,259.08 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Negotiation
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1d
Customer Service Clerk
Hales Freight —Wednesbury
- £12.71 - £14.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Data entry
Quick apply
12d
Logistics Manager and Support Engineer
Gibson Technology Ltd —Repton
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
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5d
Road Freight Specialist
DHL —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Business Development Executive
Noatum HOLDINGS —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- In-person
- Communication skills
Transport Manager
Forest Shipping UK Ltd —Sutton Coldfield
- £40,000 - £450,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Management
- English
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Systems Manager
KRL Logistics —Solihull
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Business Development Manager
Noatum HOLDINGS —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Business development
- In-person

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Freight Forwarder - European Road Freight
C4 Logistics Ltd —Coventry
This is a live, fast-moving forwarding role, not a warehousing or transport admin position. Week 2: Mon–Fri, 10:00–19:00. What we're looking for*.
£32,000 - £37,000 a year
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Air & Road Freight Business Development Executive
Lobina Transport Services Limited —Ilkeston
Broadening international customers database Retaining current customers and seeking new markets and opportunities for profitable business.
£35,000 - £45,000 a year
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Freight Agent

DHL -
Lichfield

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Customer service
Stakeholder liaison
Logistics
Microsoft Office Suite
Numeracy
Continuous improvement
Dangerous goods
Customer interaction
Communication skills

Full job description

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

The Freight Agent will be responsible for monitoring and administrating freight collections and deliveries, while overseeing on-road transport operations to ensure all movements are completed efficiently and in line with company standards.

This role involves planning export linehauls, maintaining accurate data within internal systems, and ensuring all shipments are processed in accordance with established quality procedures. Acting as a key operational link, the Freight Agent will liaise regularly with customers, suppliers, and internal DHL Freight partners to track consignments, resolve issues, and deliver excellent service.

Key Responsibilities:

To monitor and administrate freight collections and deliveries, plus manage on the road transport operations to ensure successful completion.
Liaise with customers on a regular basis to monitor and process consignments and solve any operational problems
Keep internal communications with other DHL Freight partner as necessary
Process, maintain and update data on company systems
Ensure shipping process is carried out in line with the company's processes and quality procedures
Prepare required paperwork for Suppliers expert user in house TMS systems
Planning of Export linehauls
Participate in Monthly Team briefing sessions and weekly performance dialog meetings
Complete all statutory and mandatory training as and when required
Ensures 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

Skills and Experience:

Good organisational, IT and communication skills.
Intermediate use of MS Office Packages - preferred
Knowledge of Dangerous Goods - desired
Ability to focus on identifying and meeting customer's needs (internal and external)
Ability to think and act across boundaries ( e.g between processes and departments)
Contributes new ideas and is happy to challenge the status quo
Challenges self to continually improve in role
Good communication skills both individually and to internal/external customers
Be aware of Health and Safety standards, along with a high understanding of dignity and diversity in the workplace.
Have a methodical and organised approach to work with the ability to think ahead and prioritise tasks.
One year Logistics office experience preferred
Knowledge of UK/European road transport geography preferred
Numeracy and literacy skills essential

Some warehouse interaction required

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 (Mon – Fri)

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.

DHL is 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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Road Freight Specialist

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