Field Seed Plant Operator & On-site Technician

Frontier Agriculture Limited; Nayland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (+5)

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced parental leave

Life Assurance & pension 7%

Volunteer leave up to 2 days

Diversity networks

Cycle to Work & discounts

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture Limited is seeking a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Nayland team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves driving to farms, processing farm-saved seed, sampling and maintaining mobile machinery, and supporting the in-house fabrication of bespoke mobile seed processors.

Key requirements include a Full UK driving licence, willingness to undergo full training, and good communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required (HGV Class 2 would be an advantage but full training will be given)
• Experience in Agricultural, Mechanical or grain handling would be an advantage; PA1 & PA11 Training provided for Seed Treatment Handling & Application
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively

Responsibilities

• Run the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products
• Service the mobile seed plant to the required standards
• Supervise support staff whilst operating on the customers premises
• Assist the Site Manager to carry out regular safety checks
• Organise the loading of chemical and bag requirements on to vehicles, as per customer orders
• Delivery of Crop Protection products during periods of the year

Skills

Driving licence

HGV licence

Agricultural experience

Communication skills

Organised / planning

Job description

Frontier Agriculture Limited is seeking a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Nayland team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves driving to farms, processing farm-saved seed, sampling and maintaining mobile machinery, and supporting the in-house fabrication of bespoke mobile seed processors.

Key requirements include a Full UK driving licence, willingness to undergo full training, and good communication and organisational skills.