Transport Forwarder
Posted 3 days ago
- Boultham, Lincolnshire
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
We are looking for a Transport Forwarder 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
Competitive salary
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.
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 Forwarder your role will involve:
Organising collection and delivery of grain.
Working closely with the companys 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.
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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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
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.
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 Forwarder your role will involve:
Organising collection and delivery of grain.
Working closely with the companys 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.
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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