HGV Mobile Seed Plant Operator

Frontier Agriculture Ltd; Turriff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company based in Turriff is looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator. This permanent, full-time role requires an HGV Class 1 license, with training available for the right candidate. The role involves operating and servicing the mobile seed plant, supervising staff, and ensuring product quality. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 25 days of holiday, hybrid working opportunities, and a dedicated learning team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday with option to purchase 5 more

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave

Life Assurance scheme and pension plan

Paid volunteer leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discount scheme

Free eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in agriculture, engineering, or grain handling is advantageous.
• HGV Class 1 license (training may be provided for the right candidate).

Responsibilities

• Operating the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products.
• Servicing the mobile seed plant to required standards.
• Supervising support staff on customer premises and on-site.
• Assisting the Site Manager as workload requires.
• Organising the loading of chemicals and bags onto vehicles as per customer orders.
• Managing your workload and working independently when necessary.

Skills

Experience in agriculture

HGV Class 1 license

Job description

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 maintain mobile and site machinery, ensuring it is clean, tidy, and that Health & Safety processes are always adhered to.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
• 25 days holiday per year with option to purchase 5 more days (subject to eligibility)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24-hour support & advice on health and wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (for permanent employees)
• Opportunity to join employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity, and Women’s networks
• Cycle to Work Scheme, retail discount scheme, and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Experience in agriculture, engineering, or grain handling is advantageous, but full training will be provided, 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 responsibilities will include:

• Operating the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products
• Servicing the mobile seed plant to required standards
• Supervising support staff on customer premises and on-site
• Assisting the Site Manager as workload requires
• Organising the loading of chemicals and bags onto vehicles as per customer orders
• Managing your workload and working independently when necessary

About Us

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

We aim to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, fostering a culture where people are central to our success.

Our core values – Integrity, Customer First, and Expertise (ICE) – underpin our approach and work ethic. We seek talented individuals with industry knowledge or skills to help us uphold these values.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We value a workforce that brings diverse perspectives and ideas, supporting an inclusive environment through flexible working and parental policies.