Mobile Seed Plant Operator — Drive, Process & Quality Checks

Frontier Agriculture Limited; Hermitage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the UK seeks a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to ensure the processing of Farm Saved Seed. This role involves managing your workload, maintaining product quality, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a valid UK driving license and preferably some background in agriculture or mechanical work, although training will be provided. The position offers competitive salary, benefits including annual leave, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (with an option to purchase more)

Support for career development

Employee Assistance Program

Increased parental leave benefits

Pension plan with employer contributions

Paid volunteer leave

Employee network groups

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Driving licence necessary; HGV Class 2 is advantageous.
• Experience in agriculture or grain handling preferred, training provided.
• Strong communication to build relationships internally and externally.
• Organisational skills for planning and prioritising workload.

Responsibilities

• Run the mobile seed plant to clean and treat products.
• Service the mobile seed plant to required standards.
• Supervise support staff on customer premises.
• Assist Site Manager as workload requires.
• Organise loading of chemicals and bags based on orders.
• Self-manage workload, sometimes unsupervised.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Full UK driving licence

HGV Class 2 (advantage)

Job description

A leading agricultural company in the UK seeks a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to ensure the processing of Farm Saved Seed. This role involves managing your workload, maintaining product quality, and supervising staff. Candidates should have a valid UK driving license and preferably some background in agriculture or mechanical work, although training will be provided. The position offers competitive salary, benefits including annual leave, and a commitment to professional development.