Role Overview & Mandate
Executive Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the our team, based at Berwick Upon Tweed. We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join us on a...
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An opportunity has arisen to join the our team, based at Berwick Upon Tweed. We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join us on a permanent full-time basis.
Our Logistics Coordinators are an integral part of our business as they ensure the delivery and collection of products that meet the customer’s 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.
Ideal candidate
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Flexible approach to work and managing changing priorities
- An effective team player taking a share of team responsibilities, being supportive of others
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a good eye for detail and professional phone manner
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- 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
The role – Key responsibilities
- 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 company national fleet
- Provide support cover when required within the existing Forwarding Team
- Communication of logistical issues to peers/ suppliers/customers
- Communication with haulage contractors
Why work for Frontier?
At Frontier, we believe in rewarding our people for a job well done. As an employee you will have access to the following benefits:
- Opportunity to apply for flexible working
- A contributory pension plan to help you save for your future. The plan offers a choice of contributing levels up to 7% of salary, which is matched by us
- 25 days’ holiday (per annum) in addition to Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional five days’ holiday per year
- Life Assurance of three times your salary
- You and your friends and family (up to five people) will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides 24-hour support and advice in a variety of areas including financial and wellbeing.
- Access to money saving discounts at selected retailers through our Employee Discounts Programme and our Cycle to Work scheme
- Dedicated learning and development specialists to support your ongoing development
- Access to free eye tests across all roles
- Complimentary parking on site
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.
