Transport Scheduler

Frontier Agriculture; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Transport Scheduler to manage the logistics of grain collection and delivery. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure optimal logistical efficiencies and provide excellent service to customers. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational skills, a focus on health and safety, and be experienced in a fast-paced transport setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus options to purchase more

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Employee Assistance Program

Increased maternity, paternity & adoption leave

Life Assurance scheme and pension plan

Two days paid volunteer leave

Employee network groups

Cycle to Work Scheme and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving transport environment is essential.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.
• Understanding of transport laws and working time directive is required.

Responsibilities

• Organising collection and delivery of grain.
• Booking haulage and discussing rates with hauliers.
• Communicating with farmers about contract execution.

Skills

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Self-motivated

Job description

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We are looking for a Transport Scheduler to join the Frontier team, based in Witham St Hughs, on a permanent, full-time basis.

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

• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• 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 essential.
• Self-motivated and tenacious.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.
• Strong health and safety focus.
• Understanding of transport laws, tachograph and working time directive.

Your Role Will Involve

As a Transport Scheduler your role will involve:

• Organising collection and delivery of grain.
• 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 hauliers.
• Communicating with farmers around contract execution, collection, and delivery.
• Working closely with all departments to make sure our customers are given a professional experience from start to finish.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.