LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATOR (35 hours per week)

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.

We have an opening for a Logistic Administrator to support the Kirkwall transport office. This is an interesting and varied customer-facing position where you will be part of the local team, assisting customers with their freight and transport requirements and processing jobs through our traffic systems.

The role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, which will provide support during our busier periods and help maintain cover during lunch breaks. Additional hours, including weekend working, may be required from time to time to provide holiday and absence cover.

Key duties will include:

• Administrative functions relating to daily operations
• Planning and data input
• Call handling
• Email handling
• Assisting the traffic team when required
• Dealing with customer enquiries
• Document handling

System training will be provided; however, we are looking for a team player with good IT and communication skills and, ideally, some experience within the freight or haulage sector.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Chris Craigie, Depot Manager, on 01856 873 030.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please forward your CV and covering letter to hr@northwardsltd.co.uk by 23.59 on 27^th November 2026.  Northwards reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.