HGV Mobile Plant Operator

JR United Kingdom; Turriff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in UK agriculture is seeking a Mobile Seed Plant Operator in Turriff. You will be responsible for operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and supervising staff while working hands-on with farm operations. This permanent role offers training, a focus on safety, and numerous benefits, including generous holidays and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunity

25 days holiday, options to purchase more

Dedicated Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Increased parental leave benefits

Life Assurance scheme and pension plan

Paid volunteer leave

Employee network groups access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee retail discount scheme

Qualifications

• Class 1 licence desired, training may be provided.
• Agricultural, engineering or grain handling experience advantageous.
• Full training provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Run and clean the mobile seed plant and treat various products.
• Supervise support staff and assist the Site Manager as needed.
• Organize daily workload and maintain Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Agricultural experience

Engineering experience

Grain handling experience

Customer service

Health & Safety adherence

Education

Class 1 licence

Job description

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An opportunity has arisen to join the Frontier team, based at Turriff. We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join us on a permanent, full-time basis. This role requires a HGV Class 1 license although training may be given to the right candidate.

You will be responsible for planning your daily workload and driving to farms to process Farm Saved Seed. An important part of your role will be continuously checking product quality, taking samples and ensuring customer satisfaction. You will also be responsible for maintaining mobile and site machinery while ensuring it is clean and tidy and that Health & Safety processes are always adhered to.

The Benefits

• Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Womens network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Agricultural, engineering or grain handling experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate including, PA1 & PA11.
• Class 1 licence (training may be provided for the right candidate)

Your Role Will Involve

As a Mobile Seed Plant Operator your role will involve:

• Running the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products
• Servicing the mobile seed plant to the required standards
• Supervising support staff whilst operating on the customers premises and on site
• Assisting the Site Manager as workload requires
• Organising the loading of chemical and bag requirements on to vehicles, as per customer orders
• Organising your own workload and, at times, working unsupervised

About Us

Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.

With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.