Hybrid Transport Forwarder: Grain Logistics & Scheduling

Frontier Agriculture SA; Driffield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mixture of home and site working (to 3

25 days holiday + 5 days

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Life Assurance & pension (employer 7%)

Volunteer leave up to 2 days

Employee networks (LGBTQ+, etc.)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture SA is seeking a Transport Forwarder based near Cranswick for a 10-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options (3 days on site, 2 days from home). You will coordinate grain collection and delivery, work with our bulk fleet and third-party hauliers, and liaise with multiple departments to ensure timely contracts and outstanding service.

The role requires strong time management, communication, and attention to detail, along with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach to work and managing changing priorities.
• Team player with shared responsibilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Experience meeting multiple deadlines in fast-paced transport environments.
• Experience in transport is beneficial but not essential.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.
• Strong health and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Organising collection and delivery of grain and other commodities to customers within the supply chain.
• Working with the national bulk fleet team to optimise logistics efficiencies.
• Providing support within forwarding and logistics teams as needed.
• Booking haulage and negotiating rates with third-party hauliers.
• Communicating with farmers around contract execution, collection and delivery.
• Collaborating with all departments to ensure a professional end-to-end customer experience.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Adaptable

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Telephone manner

Deadline driven

Transport experience

UK driving licence

Health & safety

Job description

Frontier Agriculture SA is seeking a Transport Forwarder based near Cranswick for a 10-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working options (3 days on site, 2 days from home). You will coordinate grain collection and delivery, work with our bulk fleet and third-party hauliers, and liaise with multiple departments to ensure timely contracts and outstanding service.

The role requires strong time management, communication, and attention to detail, along with a UK driving licence.