Mobile Seed Plant Operator: Field Tech & Plant Lead

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

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.