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Davies Turner is hiring a SQL Server Database Developer to join our IT Development team in Dartford. Location: Dartford, Kent (Hybrid working) Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday, hours (37.5 hours per week) Deadline: 31 May 2026 at 17:30 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 19 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues. SQL Server Database Developer - The Role: We are expanding our IT Development capability at Davies Turner and are looking for a talented SQL Server Database Developer to join our growing team. This is a new role, created as part of our continued investment in technology and systems. You will play a key role in designing, building, and improving database solutions that underpin our business-critical applications and integrations. The role is focused on database development and performance, working closely with application and integration teams in a collaborative environment. This role is primarily development focused (database code, schema, data design, performance), with enough operational awareness to work safely in a production environment. SQL Server Database Developer - Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop and maintain high-quality T-SQL including stored procedures, views, functions, tables, and indexes, • Proactively analyse and resolve database performance bottlenecks using execution plans, indexing strategies, and query refactoring, • Optimise high-volume transactional queries, reporting workloads, and data integration jobs, • Design and support scalable database patterns suitable for high-availability environments, • Support application and integration development through all stages of delivery, • Support and promote controlled database changes across Development, Test, and Production environments, • Work closely with CI/CD or release processes to version database scripts, coordinate deployment sequencing, and reduce release risk, • Ensure database changes are repeatable, auditable, and rollback-ready, • Diagnose and resolve complex database-related incidents including failed deployments, data inconsistencies, and performance degradation, • Support restore, recovery, and synchronisation activities in coordination with DBA teams or managed service partners, • Contribute to improving database standards and documentation SQL Server Database Developer - You: You will be hardworking and enthusiastic, a self-learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will be able to prioritise, plan and organise your work effectively, work well independently and as part of a team, communicate clearly, and build effective relationships with stakeholders. Essential • Strong experience as a SQL Server Database Developer in a production environment (typically 5 years), • Excellent T-SQL skills including performance tuning and optimisation, • Solid understanding of relational database design principles, • Experience supporting controlled database changes across multiple environments, • Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex database performance and data issues, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable • Experience working alongside application development teams, • Exposure to high-availability or resilient SQL Server environments, • Familiarity with database deployment, version control, or monitoring tools In addition, you will also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits. SQL Server Database Developer - Benefits*: • Up to 27 days holiday 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 SQL Server Database Developer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

A rapidly expanding freight forwarding organisation is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Ocean Import Freight Operations Coordinator to join their team and take ownership of inbound shipments across ocean and air freight.Will predominantly imports from the Far East and ISC to Europe and UK

Freight Forwarder About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Specialist to join their operations team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy tackling logistical challenges, and are passionate about providing outstanding service, this role is perfect for you. Our client believes that good logistics goes hand-in-hand with superior customer service. While you will have the opportunity to collaborate with clients globally including regions such as China, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, and the USA, your primary focus will be on sea freight, specifically handling shipments to and from Turkey and the UK. Your expertise will ensure that deliveries are smooth and timely, contributing to their reputation for reliability. Key Responsibilities Include: • Handling client enquiries and offering tailored solutions and services with competitive pricing., • Liaising with clients, overseas partners, and suppliers to coordinate shipments from origin to destination, ensuring smooth operations., • Providing clients with real-time shipment status updates via online dashboards, portals, or email based on the client's preference., • Obtaining, verifying and processing necessary shipping documentation, ensuring compliance with customs regulations (HMRC).

A rapidly expanding freight forwarding organisation is looking to add an Ocean/Sea Freight Export Clerk to their expanding team.Looking for someone with experience of handling shipments from booking to invoicing - full life cycle of a job.The role is predominantly Ocean/sea export from start to fini

The Import Clerk will be responsible for handling import shipments, coordinating with customs agents, preparing import documentation, and ensuring compliance with import regulations. A rapidly expanding UK & International freight forwarding organisation is looking for a Sea Freight Import clerk. Thi

Position: Road Freight Export Manager Location: Dartford area Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Our client, a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Road Freight Export Manager to lead our road freight export operations. Job Requirements Pro

Road Freight Export Manager Required! Our client is a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider, specialising in European road transport and supply chain solutions. On behalf of our client, we are looking for an experienced Road Freight Export Manager to oversee and manage the dail

Our client, a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Road Freight Export Manager to lead our road freight export operations. Oversee all road freight export shipments and resolve operational issues promptly.

Ocean Import Coordinator (Freight Forwarding) Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day WFH) £30,000 - £36,000 + benefits We're currently partnering with a well-established and growing freight forwarding business to recruit an experienced Ocean Import Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, commercially focused team within a company that prides xrnqpay itself on delivering tailored logistics Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

You will manage end-to-end import shipments in both ocean and air freight, ensuring smooth operations and timely customer updates. Red Recruits is seeking a Freight Import Operator for their Barking office. The ideal candidate has a solid background in freight forwarding and the ability to handle mu

Bradford and Marsh are recruiting for an experienced Export Freight Operator to join a busy and well-established shipping company based in Barking, East London. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will take full ownership of shipments, managing the end-to-end export process from booking through to final delivery. You’ll ensure all documentation is accurate, customs requirements are met, and customers are kept fully informed throughout the shipment lifecycle. You’ll work closely with carriers, suppliers, customs brokers, finance teams, and internal operations, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative logistics environment. Key Responsibilities in this role as a Export Freight Operator: • Manage the end-to-end export process, from booking through to final delivery, • Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, shipping lines, and customs brokers to ensure smooth operations, • Prepare and maintain all import/export documentation, including:, • Commercial invoices, • Packing lists, • Bills of lading / air waybills, • Certificates of origin, • Ensure compliance with UK customs regulations and international trade laws, • Submit customs declarations and supporting documentation electronically, • Track and monitor shipments to ensure deadlines and budgets are met, • Handle invoicing processes, including issuing invoices and resolving billing queries, • Work closely with finance to ensure accurate costings and payments, • Collaborate with internal teams (warehouse, transport, customer service), • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on shipment progress and delays Requirements for this Export Freight Operator role: • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or import/export operations, • Strong experience with export documentation and customs procedures, • Good understanding of international shipping practices and trade compliance, • Experience submitting customs declarations, • Confident using freight software systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously, • Knowledge of tariff codes and duty rates (highly desirable), • Experience with invoicing and billing processes within logistics/freight If you feel that you have the skills to be successful in this Export Freight Operator role, please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bradford and Marsh, who are acting as an employment agency

European Transport Coordinator Dartford £30,000 - £38,000 Per annum + Career Progression Full Time | Permanent We’re looking for a proactive and organised European Transport Coordinator to join a busy and growing logistics operation based in Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in international transport, freight forwarding or import/export operations who enjoys building relationships and keeping freight moving efficiently across Europe. The Role • Coordinate and allocate work to subcontractor drivers across the Benelux and Italy regions, • Manage import/export transport movements efficiently and cost-effectively, • Build strong working relationships with hauliers and transport partners, • Source and sell return loads to maximise vehicle utilisation, • Liaise daily with customers, subcontractors, and distributors, • Resolve transport and operational issues quickly and professionally About You • Previous experience within transport, logistics, freight forwarding or import/export, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Highly organised with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Confident managing subcontractors and transport partners, • European transport knowledge would be highly advantageous What’s On Offer • Competitive salary, • Supportive team environment, • Career progression opportunities, • Fast-paced and rewarding role within international logistics If you’re commercially minded, driven, and thrive within transport operations, we’d love to hear from you

Davies Turner have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Relationship Coordinator to join their Global Accounts team based in Dartford. Location: Dartford, DA2 6QJ Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Permanent Deadline: Friday 29th May 2026 - 17:30 hrs 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. Customer Relationship Coordinator - The Role: This interesting role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual who is confident at building and maintaining relationships with customers in order to generate and increase the business. The position offers the individual the opportunity to work in one of the fastest growing departments within the Group and possible future career advances due to expansion. Customer Relationship Coordinator - Responsibilities will include: The handling of Road Import services Managing some of our Key clients Making sure the key client’s requirements are met Sending custom clearance instructions Tracking and booking in deliveries Customer Relationship Coordinator - You: Experience dealing with road freight preferred but not essential as full training will be provided, suitable candidates should possess; • Excellent communication skills with both internal colleagues & external customers, • Understanding client demands, • Customer focussed, • Good knowledge of Excel, • Excellent problem solving skills, • Hands-on approach, • Process driven with the ability to think outside the box, • Delivering the highest standards of customer service, • Organisational skills to help the department work towards paperless, • The want to learn new skills This position is based at Crossways Business Park 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. Customer Relationship Coordinator - Benefits*: • Up to 27 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 Customer Relationship Coordinator opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now

Job Title: Export / Import Dispatch Administrator Location: Dartford Salary: Competitive Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 Permanent / Full-Time We’re working with a well-established and growing logistics business who are looking to bring in an experienced Export / Import Dispatch Administrator to join their busy and supportive team. This is a key role within the operation, ideal for someone with hands-on experience in international freight who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll take ownership of shipments from start to finish, ensuring everything runs smoothly, compliantly, and on time. If you have strong export experience and are looking for a role where you can really add value, this could be a great fit. Key Responsibilities • Coordinating international export shipments from start to finish • Supporting import processes where required • Organising collections and deliveries with transport partners • Preparing and checking export documentation (CMR, customs paperwork, etc.) • Acting as a key point of contact for customers and handling queries • Tracking shipments and resolving any delays or issues • Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems • Supporting with invoicing and general admin tasks The Ideal Candidate • Proven experience within export freight / international logistics (essential) • Strong understanding of export documentation and customs processes • Experience supporting import operations (desirable) • Background within logistics, transport or freight forwarding • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Confident communicator with a proactive approach • Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Desirable • Knowledge of Incoterms and EU shipping requirements • Experience using freight or logistics systems • Experience working across both import and export operations Benefits • 25 days holiday + bank holidays • Free on-site parking • Life assurance (death in service) • Employee Assistance Programme • Access to retail and lifestyle discounts • Pension scheme • Health perks including eye tests and vouchers • Long service awards and referral incentives

Position: Freight Forwarder / Logistics Coordinator Location: Office-based (Hybrid available after probation) Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (DOE) Our client, a well-established freight forwarding company, is seeking an experienced Freight Forwarder / Logistics Coordinator to join their operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing international shipments end-to-end, ensuring efficient movement of goods while delivering a high level of customer service. Job Overview • Arrange and manage international shipments via air, courier, sea, and road freight. * Select appropriate carriers, routes, and transit options based on customer requirements. * Prepare and provide accurate, competitive freight quotations including transport, customs, duties, and surcharges. * Liaise with overseas agents, carriers, and service providers to ensure smooth cargo movement. * Act as the main point of contact for customers, handling queries, updates, and service options. * Monitor shipments end-to-end, providing real-time tracking updates and resolving any delays or disruptions. * Review and manage key shipping documentation including airway bills, bills of lading, invoices, and packing lists. * Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure compliant and timely clearance of shipments. * Maintain accurate records and update internal systems with shipment and cost details. * Support invoicing processes by providing accurate cost and billing information. Job Requirements • Experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain operations. * Strong understanding of international shipping processes across air, sea, and road freight. * Ability to prepare freight quotations and calculate costs accurately. * Knowledge of shipping documentation and customs procedures. * Strong communication skills with the ability to build customer relationships. * Highly organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability. * Confident working in a fast-paced environment managing multiple shipments. * Knowledge of Incoterms (desirable). * Familiarity with dangerous goods regulations (IATA / IMDG) (desirable). Salary & Benefits • £28,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience) * Full-time, permanent (Monday-Friday, 08:00 - 17:00) * Hybrid working available after probation * Annual company bonus * Salary review * Onsite parking Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Commercial Manager - Freight Forwarding & Logistics. Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (hunter mentality).

Sales & Development Executive (Freight Forwarding). Do you have freight sales experience within the freight forwarding industry, with knowledge across sea, air, and road freight?.

Due to demand, our client, a specialist Freight Forwarding Transportation and Logistics solutions provider, are currently looking to appoint an experienced Sales Executive for their team based in Manchester, where some office attendance is required, but working from home will also be considered. Fre

Proven experience in ocean freight operations within a freight forwarding environment.

Candidates are expected to have strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with preferred experience in sales and the freight forwarding industry.

Red Recruits is looking for a General Manager for their London/South East operation in freight forwarding. Ideal for someone with a strong network, entrepreneurial approach, and extensive experience in freight forwarding.

TipTopJob is seeking a General Manager for a Freight Forwarding company in London. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the freight forwarding sector and demonstrate strong commercial acumen.

Previous import forwarding experience.

TipTopJob is seeking a Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in the North West, covering multiple regions including Manchester and Merseyside.

A leading logistics company is seeking a Field Sales Executive to drive business growth in freight forwarding.

A reputable freight forwarding company in England is seeking an experienced forwarder responsible for managing air, sea, road, and courier shipments. The ideal candidate will have prior import forwarding experience, familiarity with shipping documentation, and excellent customer service skills.

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As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support.Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.You

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too.It's a chance to bring your dedicatio

As an Admin Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of responsibilities to help us deliver the quality care and support our residents deserve.In this varied role, we'll need you to answer the phone, handle our files and support our managers.You'll also meet and greet visitors,

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Import Coordinator - FMCG Supply Chain.Hybrid working, 2 days working from home per week.Our client is a leading multinational food company with a significant global presence.They foster a collaborative culture where professionals can advance their careers whilst contributing to the success of a thr

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