Mobile Seed Plant Operator

Frontier Agriculture; Hermitage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday with option to buy up

Learning & Development team support

Employee Assistance Program (24h)

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption留

Life Assurance and pension up to 7%

Volunteer leave up to 2 days

Employee network groups (LGBTQ+, etc.)

Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts, eye‑s

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture in Hermitage is seeking a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will plan daily workload and drive to farms to process Farm Saved Seed, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

You will service and operate the mobile seed plant, supervise on-site staff, and maintain equipment while following Health & Safety procedures. Full UK driving licence required; PA1/PA11 training provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• PA1/PA11 - Seed Treatment Handling & Application training provided.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Run 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 customer’s 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.

Skills

Driving Licence

Farm/Grain Handling

Communication

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Tools

PA1

PA11

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join the Frontier team, based at Hermitage. We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

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

• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 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 Women’s network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Full UK driving licence required (HGV Class 2 would be an advantage but full training will be given to the successful candidate)
• Previous Agricultural, Mechanical or grain handling experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the successful candidate (PA1 & PA11 - 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

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 customer’s 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

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

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’.

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.