Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join our logistics team based at Witham St Hughs, Lincoln. We are looking for a Transport Forwarder to join us on a fixed term full-time basis for approximately 18 months.

The successful candidate 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.

Attention to detail, time management, good communication skills 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.
• 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.

The role - Key responsibilities

• Organising collection and delivery of grain.
• Working closely with the company\'s national bulk fleet team to optimise logistical efficiencies.
• Provide 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.
• Work closely with all departments to make sure our customers are given a professional experience from start to finish.

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 \xc2\xa31.5 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.

Frontier Agriculture