Freight Forwarder

We are looking for a Freight Forwarder to join the Frontier team, based at Berwick-Upon-Tweed on a permanent full-time basis. We are open to hybrid options for this role, with the right candidate working 3 days from the office and 2 days from home.
You will work with and support the current Grain Forwarding team, managing the delivery of bulk raw materials to destinations at relevant locations.
Our Forwarders are an integral part of our business as they ensure the delivery and collection of products that meet the customers specification and timescales. The role involves working with key internal stakeholders, our external customers, and our transport network. Attention to detail, time management, and strong organisational skills are essential for this role.
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%
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
An effective team leader taking a share of team responsibilities, being supportive of others
Effective written and verbal communication skills with a good eye for detail
Experience of meeting multiple deadlines in a very time sensitive environment.
Experience of a fast-moving Transport environment is preferred however, if you are keen to learn and have the transferred skills, we would be happy to develop your transport skills
Self-motivated and tenacious
Must hold a UK driving licence
Your Role
As a Freight Forwarder your role will involve:
Arranging the collection of bulk materials and delivery within timescales requested by the customer
Communication of all delivery confirmations to the customer
Working closely with the national fleet team to optimise the logistical efficiencies.
Communication of logistical issues to peers/ suppliers/customers
Communication with haulage contractors
Provide support cover when required within the existing Forwarding Team
About Us
Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.
With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.
Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work institute since 2012 and we are proud to be ranked by them in the top 30 UK best large places to work.
Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer focus and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.

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