Air Freight Operations Graduate

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