Freight Forwarder

Davies Turner have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Forwarder within our Central Planning Office Department to join the China Rail Import team based in Dartford.

Location: Dartford, DA2 6QJ

Department: Central Planning Office - China Rail Department

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline: 19/09/2025

A little about Davies Turner Group:

Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK, we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Freight Forwarder - The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join our Central China Rail Import Department. This permanent position is suited to a person looking to gain hands-on administrative experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Freight Forwarder - Responsibilities will include:

- Arranging import shipment bookings

- Preparing quotations

- Liaising with our customers, offices and overseas partners

- Charging files, passing invoices and dealing with queries

- Dealing with customers, keeping them updated, solving problems

This position is based at Edison’s Business Park, Crossways in Dartford which has good road, bus and rail links. In addition, you will need the right to work in the UK - we can’t sponsor work permits.

Freight Forwarder - You:

For this Freight Forwarder opportunity, if you have the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you:

- Freight Forwarding experience (but not essential)

- Excellent communication skills

- Keen eye for detail, adaptable with a willingness to learn

- Proficiency in all Microsoft programmes

- Ability to work in a customer focused environment in a professional manner

- A team player, keen to play a part in the success of the department

- Good Commercial awareness

Freight Forwarder - Benefits*:

- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

- Life Cover

- Profit related pay

- Defined contribution pension scheme

- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

- Private Healthcare

- Car Parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Training opportunities

* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

To apply for this exciting Freight Forwarder opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

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