Freight Coordinator

**Freight Coordinator, Kirkwall**

Northwards provides a high-quality freight and haulage service from/to our depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Glasgow, and, through partner collaborations, throughout the UK and Europe.

We share a genuine commitment to putting customers first by providing on-time and reliable delivery of goods and equipment. Every member of our team has an important role to play in maintaining our standards and driving the business forward.

**The Role**

We have an opening for a Freight Coordinator to join our team based in our busy Kirkwall depot. This is an interesting and varied position, providing great experience to anyone interested in furthering their skills in an office-based position.

**Key Duties**
- Data input into company systems
- Updating company spreadsheets
- Handling customer enquiries
- Liaising with different depots within the company
- Pricing

**Key Skills**
- Ambitious and hardworking
- Well organised and can demonstrate the ability to work both individually and as part of a team
- Good telephone manner
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good attention to detail and accuracy

Previous experience in transport and logistics is preferred, but not essential as full job training will be given.

**Working Hours**

Monday - Friday 0800 - 1700

Saturday working on a rota basis

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person