Administrative Assistant

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

On-site Administrative Assistant at DSV providing support for road freight shipments operationally. Responsible for effective communication and administrative tasks with internal departments.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timePurfleet • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail while effectively communicating with partners and internal departments. Proficient in problem-solving and understanding customs regulations related to freight transport.

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Effective CommunicationCustoms Processes KnowledgeProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

DSV Transport Management SystemCustoms RegulationsFreight TransportBooking Verification

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureProactive Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

Freight TransportCustoms ProcessesLogisticsAdministrative Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Timely and effective communication with partners and internal departments via e-mail/telephone
Updating / verifying the DSV Transport Management System with customer booking details
Liaise with operations and overseas offices to ensure customer commitments are delivered upon
Effective daily monitoring to ensure collections and deliveries are completed within the agreed timelines
Pro-active problem solving with customers and colleagues when issues arise
Comply with and understand basic customs regulations when transporting freight to/from the UK
General day to day administrative duties.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly organised and have high attention to detail
Good communication skills with colleagues and external customers
Preferably some knowledge of Customs processes or systems
Have ability to work under pressure
Be a good problem solver and inquisitive to seek out solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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