Freight Forwarder

Job Req Number:  118498
Time Type: Full Time

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. 

Freight Forwarder
Shannon
Mon- Fri 12.00-20.30 37.5 hours per week 

€30.000-€45.000 per annum 

Looking for a role where your expertise keeps global supply chains moving? As an Air Export Freight Forwarder at DSV, you manage international shipments from booking to departure — ensuring reliability, compliance, and customer satisfaction across global time zones. Working the evening shift, you play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly beyond standard hours, supporting seamless handovers and ensuring shipments stay on track overnight. 

 
What will you be doing?

•    Manage end-to-end air export shipments from booking through to departure 
•    Arrange bookings with airlines and co-loaders 
•    Prepare and issue export documentation including MAWB, HAWB, manifests, and invoices
•    Ensure all shipments comply with IATA, customs, and security regulations 
•    Coordinate cargo handling, acceptance, and uplift schedules 
•    Act as the main point of contact for your customers, providing updates and resolving issues 
•    Monitor shipments and maintain accurate system updates and tracking 
•    Liaise with global DSV offices, airlines, and service providers 
•    Support smooth handovers to international teams across time zones 
•    Verify supplier invoices and ensure accurate customer billing 

About You

•    Experience in air freight forwarding, ideally exports 
•    Solid understanding of air export operations and IATA regulations 
•    Knowledge of customs procedures and export documentation 
•    Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment 
•    Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively 
•    Excellent communication and customer service skills 
•    Experience with freight systems (CargoWise is an advantage) 
•    Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word) 
•    A proactive mindset and strong team spirit 

What can we offer you?

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 as:
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

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!
Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. 

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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