Forwarder

Frontier Agriculture; North Dalton; Híbrido; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

25 days holiday per year + option to 5

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity leave benefits

Life Assurance & pension (employer up

Volunteer leave (up to 2 days)

Employee networks

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discount scheme

Eye test vouchers

Descripción de la vacante

Frontier Agriculture is seeking a Transport Forwarder for Cranswick on a 10-month fixed-term, full-time basis with hybrid options (3 days on site, 2 days from home). You will coordinate collection and delivery of bulk materials, liaising with our national bulk fleet and third-party hauliers to ensure timely contracts and excellent service.

Ideal candidates will have strong time management, flexibility, and clear communication, plus a UK driving licence.

Formación

• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Organising collection and delivery of grain and other commodities to our customers within the supply chain.
• Working closely with the national bulk fleet team to optimise logistical efficiencies.
• Providing support cover when required within the existing forwarding and logistics teams.
• Booking haulage and discussing haulage rates with third party hauliers.
• Communicating with farmers around contract execution, collection, and delivery.
• Working closely with all departments to ensure a professional experience from start to finish.

Conocimientos

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Health and safety focus

Flexibility

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Transport Forwarder to join the Frontier team at our Cranswick location. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 10 months. We are open to hybrid options for this role, with the right candidate working 3 days on site and 2 days from home. You will work alongside our forwarding and transport scheduling teams, managing the collection and delivery of bulk raw materials from farms and stores to our end users. The movement of grain will be organised both on our own bulk fleet and third-party hauliers. The role involves working with all departments within Frontier to make sure we are managing contracts on time and giving the excellent service we have become known for.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women's network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach to work and managing changing priorities.
• Team player taking a share of team responsibilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Experience of meeting multiple deadlines in a very time sensitive environment.
• Experience of a fast-moving transport environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Self-motivated and tenacious.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.
• Strong health and safety focus.

Your Role Will Involve As a Transport Forwarder your role will involve:

• Organising collection and delivery of grain and other commodities to our customers within the supply chain.
• Working closely with the company's national bulk fleet team to optimise logistical efficiencies.
• Providing support cover when required within the existing forwarding and logistics teams.
• Booking haulage and discussing haulage rates with third party hauliers.
• Communicating with farmers around contract execution, collection, and delivery.
• Working closely with all departments to make sure our customers receive a professional experience from start to finish.