Laboratory & Weighbridge Assistant Harvest Temp

ZipRecruiter; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading crop production and grain marketing business as a temporary harvest worker. This full-time role during the harvest season offers a chance to gain experience in agriculture with no prior experience required. You will be responsible for ensuring high production standards and customer service while maintaining operational areas.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Ideal for anyone studying agriculture or interested in a career in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Operating the site's weighbridge facility.
• Providing excellent customer service to lorry drivers and farmers.
• Performing basic laboratory analysis of seed intake.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Laboratory Analysis

Education

Agriculture Studies

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for one of the UK's best workplaces as measured by the Great Place to Work Institute. Based at our Topcliffe site, we are currently looking to recruit temporary harvest workers to join our business on a full-time basis during the current harvest season (July to September / October). The successful individual will be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering a high standard of production, quality, and customer service across grain storage and handling, while fostering a great workplace culture.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Operating the site's weighbridge facility
2. Providing excellent customer service to lorry drivers and farmers visiting the site
3. Taking seed samples from lorries
4. Performing basic laboratory analysis of seed intake and inline production samples
5. Assisting with seed analysis
6. Assisting with general yard management
7. Handling general administration and record keeping
8. Maintaining cleanliness and performing basic maintenance of operational areas

Skills and Experience:

No previous experience is required. This position is ideal for anyone studying agriculture or interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, offering an opportunity to work for the UK's leading crop production and grain marketing business.