Production Technician

AB AGRI LTD; North End; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company based in King's Lynn seeks a Production Technician for seed processing operations. This full-time role involves managing production tasks, ensuring quality assurance, and adapting to a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate should have experience in a production setting and strong attention to detail. A competitive salary of £35,000 is offered along with a benefits package.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Career development opportunities

Enhanced financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally with seed processing.
• Comfortable with touchscreen technology and computer-based control panels.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute production tasks in seed processing.
• Monitor, test, and sign off on products independently.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

As a Production Technician, you will play a vital role in our seed processing operations based in King's Lynn. You will be responsible for managing and executing a variety of production tasks across different areas, including seed pelleting, chemical application, and quality assurance. This role requires a hands-on, multi-skilled individual who can adapt to changing priorities and take ownership of their work area. You will operate touchscreen technology systems, ensuring precision and attention to detail in all processes, including seed sampling and product sign-off. Working within a small, close-knit team, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain high standards throughout the production cycle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied and dynamic work environment, values responsibility, and wants to develop their skills in a unique agricultural manufacturing setting.

About us and culture

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers – and that's because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we're shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we're collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

Inclusive employment

We're thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we've made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves. As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.

Rewarding your Passion

When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits - these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to seed processing, pelleting, or chemical application processes.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance skills, with the ability to monitor, test, and sign off on products independently.
• Comfortable working with touchscreen technology with a basic aptitude for navigating computer-based control panels.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, multi-skilled role involving rotation across different production areas and tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with team leaders and colleagues to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• A proactive approach to learning and development, willing to participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen.
• Willingness to work on-site in a busy production facility in King's Lynn, with reliable transport due to limited public transit options.
• A positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of assigned areas and responsibilities.

Company mission and team

Germains Seed Technology's mission is to 'maximise nature's potential' by using its seed technology processing know-how and deep expertise to unlock the genetic potential of seeds for food production. At a time when pressure on land, water and resources is greater than at any time in human history, Germains exists to help our customers maximise the productivity and cost-effectiveness of their crops. Our team of around 200 people work across the USA, Europe and the UK.

Affiliations

We're part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we're passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry.

Contract and benefits

Contract: Full time, Permanent, 48 hours per week - Monday to Friday 6am - 6pm.

Package includes Salary £35,000, plus a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing.