Freight Coordinators

Northwards Ltd.

Freight Coordinators

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Northwards Ltd., Blythswood New Town, Glasgow City

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Freight Coordinator to join our logistics team at our Shetland depot. This is a full-time position working Monday - Friday with rotational weekends.

Our Freight Coordinators play a key role in supporting our logistics operations and ensuring exceptional customer service.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

  • Creating and managing bookings in the traffic management system, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

  • Preparing relevant shipping documentation, including invoices, purchase orders and proof of delivery notes.

  • Updating the traffic management system with shipment tracking information and maintaining accurate proof of delivery documentation.

  • Providing excellent customer service by responding to customer enquiries efficiently and professionally.

  • Communicating and working effectively with colleagues across our internal depot network to provide updates on the movement of freight.

  • Assisting in resolving any transportation issues that may arise.

  • Coordinating local vehicle and plant hire.

  • Using Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry and reporting purposes.

  • Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, protocols and schedules.

  • Being the QHSE Focal Point for the Shetland depot.

  • Adhering to company health and safety regulations and standards., We use cookies to optimise our website and our service.

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  • A basic understanding of distribution planning principles and vehicle capacities

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)

  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

  • Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to working with new systems