DHL is a global leader in the logistics industry, operating as a major division of the DHL Group. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services including international express delivery, air and ocean freight, road and rail transportation, and contract logistics. With a workforce of approximately 600,000 employees worldwide, it serves as a critical backbone for global trade and e-commerce across more than 220 countries and territories.

In Spain, DHL maintains a massive operational footprint through its various divisions such as DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL Global Forwarding. The company is a significant employer for international professionals, offering roles that range from specialized IT and data analysis to large-scale operations management. Its presence in major Spanish logistics hubs and its status as a certified Top Employer make it a primary destination for expats seeking career stability and growth within a multicultural corporate environment.

Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, DHL began as a courier service between California and Hawaii. It was gradually acquired by the German postal service, Deutsche Post, becoming its primary logistics brand and expanding into the world's largest logistics company.

For international professionals

DHL is consistently certified as a 'Top Employer' in Spain, highlighting its commitment to high-quality HR standards and employee well-being.
The company offers a wide range of corporate roles in IT, Finance, and HR that often require English as a primary working language.
With a presence in numerous Spanish regions including Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Valencia, it offers diverse geographic options for relocation.
DHL provides structured 'Junior Development Programs' and internships, which are excellent entry points for international graduates moving to Spain.
The 'Lead Logistics Partner' (LLP) division in Spain frequently recruits for analytical and management roles that involve international stakeholder coordination.

Internship Contract in Madrid Air or Sea Freight – 1 year (m/f/n)

DHL

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Do you want to be part of the world's leading logistics company? Do you like the world of logistics and transport and are you studying or have you trained to become a great professional? We offer you a one-year training contract so that you can apply all your knowledge in the best company in the sector and continue training to be a logistics professional of the future.

At DHL Global Forwarding, we are looking for a person who is interested in this sector and who has completed their formal studies less than 3 years ago (essential requirement for an internship contract). A copy of the degree or the fee receipt will be requested to formalize the contract.

What do we expect from you throughout this one-year training contract?

Issuance of transport documentation
Issuance of customs documentation
Creation and sending of supplementary invoices and credit notes
Recording of cost estimates for special shipments
Sending pre-alerts to the parties involved
Physical selection and preparation of documentation for destination
Use of the Cargowise tool
Communication and resolution of incidents
Active control of department costs
Compliance with assigned KPIs
Any other additional function related to the job position
Commercial contact with clients
Maintaining current rates
Requesting perishable rates from airlines
Helping to build the sales rate, maintaining the relationship with prospective clients
Providing support at trade fairs
Preparing presentations

Competencies and skills:

Strong analytical skills and good communication skills
Strong problem-solving mindset
High level of English (B2)
Native / C2 level of Spanish
Proficiency in Excel and Power Point
Commercial attitude, Customer Service skills, communication and persuasion skills
Motivation for the sector
Negotiation skills

What do we offer?

24 working days of vacation per year
Birthday afternoon off
Real on-the-job training, learning from the best specialized team
Joining the leading company in the logistics sector worldwide.
1-year internship employment contract
20% possibility of remote work
dhl.com vacancy network to apply to once your training contract has ended

Why DHL?

Because we care about people and we put the customer at the center of our focus. We have renewed our Certification as Top Employer in Spain and globally, and we are also certified as a Great Place to Work. DHL Global Forwarding is the division of the Deutsche Post DHL Group specialized in air and sea freight transport, and value-added services.

Through our global network of own offices, we offer door-to-door solutions, including value-added services associated with logistics chain management (customs, insurance, end-to-end temperature-controlled transport, dangerous goods, etc.). Our team of professionals worldwide positions us as leaders in service quality, with the customer at the center of our activity, with a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

At DHL Group, we are committed to equal opportunities and reject any form of discrimination. Our selection criteria are based on the qualification, performance, competencies, and experience provided by each person.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Quieres formar parte de la compañía líder en logística del mundo? ¿Te gusta el mundo de la logística y transporte y estás estudiando o te has formado para ser un gran profesional? Te ofrecemos un contrato en formación por un año para que apliques todos tus conocimientos en mejor empresa del sector y sigas formándote para ser un profesional logístico del futuro.

En DHL Global Forwarding buscamos una persona que esté interesada por este sector y que además haya finalizado sus estudios reglados hace menos de 3 años (requisito imprescindible para hacer un contrato en prácticas). Se solicitará copia del título o del recibo de tasas para poder formalizar el contrato.

¿Qué esperamos de ti a lo largo de este año de contrato en formación?

Emisión de la documentación de transporte
Emisión de la documentación aduanera
Creación y envío de facturas suplementarias y abonos
Grabación de estimación de costes para envíos especiales
Envío de prealertas a las partes involucradas
Selección física y preparación de documentación para destino
Utilización de la herramienta Cargowise
Comunicación y solución de incidencias
Control activo de los costes del departamento
Cumplimiento de los KPI's asignados
Cualquier otra función adicional relativa al puesto de trabajo
Contacto comercial con clientes
Mantener las tarifas vigentes
Pedir a las compañias aereas las tarifas de perecederos
Ayudar a la construcción de la tarifa de venta, manteniendo la relación con prospectos clientes
Dar soporte en las ferias
Preparar presentaciones

Competencias y habilidades:

Sólidas habilidades analíticas y buenas habilidades de comunicación
Fuerte mentalidad de resolución de problemas
Nivel de inglés alto (B2)
Nivel de español nativo / C2
Manejo de Excel y Power Point
Actitud comercial, habilidades de Customer Service, habilidades de comunicación y persuasión
Motivación por el sector
Habilidades de negociación

¿Qué ofrecemos?

24 días laborables de vacaciones al año
Tarde libre de tu cumpleaños
Formación real en el puesto de trabajo, aprendiendo del mejor equipo especializado
Incorporación en la compañía líder en el sector de la logística a nivel mundial.
Contrato laboral en prácticas por 1 año
20% de posibilidad de trabajar en remoto
Red de vacantes dhl.com a las que poder aplicar una vez finalizado tu contrato en formación

¿Por qué DHL?

Porque nos importan las personas y ponemos al cliente en el centro de nuestro enfoque. Hemos renovado nuestra Certificación como Top Employer en España y a nivel global, y también estamos certificados como Great Place to Work. DHL Global Forwarding es la división del Grupo Deutsche Post DHL especializada en el transporte de carga aérea y marítima, y servicios de valor añadido.

A través de nuestra red mundial de oficinas propias, ofrecemos soluciones puerta a puerta, incluyendo servicios de valor añadido asociados a la gestión de la cadena logística (aduanas, seguros, transporte con control de temperatura end to end, mercancías peligrosas, etc..). Nuestro equipo de profesionales en todo el mundo nos posiciona como líderes en calidad de servicio, siendo el cliente el centro de nuestra actividad, con una cultura de innovación y mejora continua.

En DHL Group estamos comprometidos con la igualdad de oportunidades y rechazamos cualquier forma de discriminación. Nuestros criterios de selección se basan en la cualificación, el desempeño, las competencias y la experiencia aportada por cada persona.