Office Administrator

KIRKWALL DEPOT

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 exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our team based in our Orkney depot.

This role includes liaising with our other 5 depots (Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Shetland) on a daily basis to ensure the efficient movement of customer’s freight throughout our networks.

Key Duties

Data entry into company systems
Handling customer requests via phone, email and face to face
Filing
POD control
Assisting the transport team

Key Skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Self-motivated and ability to work under own initiative
Experience of Microsoft Office
Team working
Reliable and flexible
An interest in the transport industry would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given

This post may suit a school leaver with an interest in the transport industry. There may also be an opportunity to lead to a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Admin (if local placement is available).

Working Hours

Monday – Friday 0800 – 1700

Saturday 0800 – 1200 (Based on 1 in 4 rota)

Hours may alter during busy times and to cover holidays

Salary dependent on age and experience

Please apply by email to michael.foubister@northwardsltd.co.uk or in writing to Michael Foubister, Northwards Ltd, Innovation Centre, Hatston Pier Road, Crowness Business Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1ZL