Mobile Seed Plant Operator

Informationabout Usfrontier; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus options to buy up

Learning & Development support

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave

Life Assurance & pension contributions

Volunteer leave

Employee networks

Cycle to Work

Retail discount

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Frontier is seeking a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis, based at Hermitage. You will operate the mobile seed plant to clean and treat products, and service the equipment to required standards on customer sites.

A full UK driving licence is required; HGV Class 2 is an advantage with full training. The role involves supervising support staff, organising loads of chemicals and bags, and assisting the Site Manager as workload allows.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Driving licence

HGV Class 2

Agricultural experience

Mechanical experience

Communication

Job description

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.

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

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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)
• 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
• free eye test vouchers

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.

We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all.

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.