Production Operative

Frontier Agriculture; Driffield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Life Assurance & Pension

Volunteer leave

Employee networks

Cycle to Work & discounts

Eye test vouchers

Job summary

Frontier Agriculture at Cranswick is seeking two Production Operatives to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will carry out day-to-day production activities, supporting safety, quality and operational performance while working as part of a team to ensure smooth site operations.

We value integrity and customer-focused service; training will be provided. Benefits include generous holiday, pension with employer contributions, and development opportunities as part of our ICE-driven

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with confidence engaging with team and management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while upholding safety/quality.
• Flexible and adaptable to seasonal demand and changing needs.
• Customer-focused mindset with compliance to internal procedures.
• Ability to work well in a team and also take initiative with limited supervision.
• Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of small seed production and warehousing: mixing, packing, picking, distribution.
• Assist with certified cereal seed production, packing and distribution.
• Assist with grain storage and distribution of crop protection products as required.
• Assist Site Management in health, safety and quality procedures and record-keeping.
• Maintain general housekeeping and hygiene of the site.
• Ensure stores, plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Flexible/adaptable

Customer-focused

Initiative

Safety awareness

Tools

Tele-handler license

FLT license

Articulated FLT license

Job description

We are looking for two Production Operatives to join the Frontier team, based at Cranswick on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day production activities, helping to ensure high standards of safety, quality and operational performance. Working as part of a team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the site, demonstrating integrity and accountability in everything you do while supporting the delivery of excellent customer service.

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

• Effective communicator, able to engage confidently with team members and site management to support collaboration and the smooth running of site operations
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, while demonstrating Frontier’s ICE values
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond positively to changing business and customer needs while maintaining a responsive, customer-focused approach
• Comfortable working within the seasonal demands of Frontier’s business
• Customer-focused, with an understanding of the importance of compliance and following relevant internal procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also demonstrating initiative and working independently with minimal supervision when required
• Tele-handler / FLT license / Articulated FLT license (desirable but not essential)
• Training will be provided for the right candidate

Your Role

As a Production Operative your role will involve:

• Assist with all aspects of small seed production and warehousing, including mixing, packing, picking and distribution.
• Assist with all aspects of certified cereal seed production, packing and distribution.
• Assist with grain storage, and the storage and distribution of crop protection products, as required.
• Assist Site Management in complying with Health, Safety and Quality procedures, including maintaining records to ensure compliance.
• Maintain the general housekeeping and hygiene of the site.
• Ensure stores, plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard.

Additional Information

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.

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.