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Air Freight Operations Graduate Jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland at DHL Global Forwarding
Title: Air Freight Operations Graduate
Company: DHL Global Forwarding
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
DHL Global Forwarding Graduate Programme 2026
As a Graduate, you’ll use your talents to create innovative solutions and shape the future across our business. Join a global network of passionate experts – backed by the latest technology, to develop your career to management level. The DGF Graduate Scheme places you in a variety of roles across our international Freight Forwarding business. Throughout the scheme you will be empowered to learn on the job and deliver real results. We offer a supportive culture in a highly engaged workforce and provide investment in your training to ensure that you get the most out of your graduate scheme.
What the scheme looks like:
24‑month structured scheme
A comprehensive operational development programme including exposure to:
- Airfreight export documentation and compliance
- Customer communication and relationship management
- Booking management, transport scheduling and shipment coordination
- End‑to‑end job file ownership support
- Global network communication with DHL overseas offices
- Air Cargo Security processes and Known Shipper checks
- Performance and KPI management
- Billing accuracy, invoicing support and cost checking
- Exception management and incident reporting
- Cross‑functional collaboration across Warehouse, Customer Service, Finance and Global Network teams
You will develop gradually, starting with supported tasks and progressing toward independently handling export shipments.
Skills, Experience & Educational Qualifications required:
- 2:1 or above degree (predicted or obtained) in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Transport Management, Aviation Management, or related discipline
- Interest in airfreight operations, logistics and international trade
- Motivation to develop a career within Freight Forwarding
- Passion for excellent customer service and operational accuracy
- Enthusiastic, open‑minded, with a strong ‘Can‑Do’ attitude
- Confident communicator able to work with customers, carriers and global teams
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
- Fluent in English
Additional Personal Qualities:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data handling
- Organised, reliable and capable of managing time‑sensitive tasks
- Calm under pressure when handling urgent shipments
- Proactive problem‑solver who is eager to learn
- Team‑oriented, respectful and collaborative
- Willingness to learn operational systems, regulatory processes and SOPs
What do we offer?
The scheme will initially be a 24‑month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that our Graduates move into a permanent position within the business – subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.
What will you get in return?
- Access to a variety of our excellent benefits, including 21 days’ holiday, bank holidays, service days, pension scheme, gym membership, discounted private healthcare, education assistance programme and family leave supports.
- Early responsibility and fast progression.
- Experience working within a fast‑paced environment.
- Regular performance feedback and personal development planning.
- Management Team Mentor and DGF Buddy.
- Competitive salary.
- You will be working for an accredited Top Employer and a certified Great Place to Work.
Location:
Dublin Based – Cedar Drive, Dublin Airport Logistics Park, St. Margaret’s, Co. Dublin
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Closing:
TBC
