Mobile Seed Plant Operator - Field & Workshop Tech

Frontier Agriculture; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (+ buy up to 5)

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Employee Assistance Program

Life Assurance & pension (up to 7%)

Volunteer leave (2 days/yr)

Employee networks (LGBTQ+, Menopause,

Cycle to Work Scheme

Retail discount scheme

Free eye test vouchers

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture is seeking a Mobile Seed Plant Operator based at Lutton, Peterborough, to join a permanent, full-time team. You will drive to farms, process farm-saved seed, sample, check quality and maintain mobile machinery, while supporting the in-house fabrication of seed processors.

Key requirements include a full UK driving licence, PA1/PA11 qualifications and a proactive, team-oriented approach with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required; HGV Class 2 would be advantageous but full training provided.
• PA1 & PA11 seed treatment handling & application training provided.
• Experience in agriculture, mechanical work or grain handling is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Run the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products.
• Service the mobile seed plant to required standards.
• Supervise support staff whilst operating on customer premises.
• Assist the Site Manager with regular safety checks and loading of requirements per customer orders.
• Deliver Crop Protection products during peak periods.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised

Full UK driving licence

Education

PA1 - Seed Treatment Handling

PA11 - Seed Treatment Handling

Job description

Frontier Agriculture is seeking a Mobile Seed Plant Operator based at Lutton, Peterborough, to join a permanent, full-time team. You will drive to farms, process farm-saved seed, sample, check quality and maintain mobile machinery, while supporting the in-house fabrication of seed processors.

Key requirements include a full UK driving licence, PA1/PA11 qualifications and a proactive, team-oriented approach with strong organisational and communication skills.