Seed Plant Operator

Menter a Busnes; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural business in Lincolnshire is seeking a Seed Plant Operator to operate and maintain seed plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, be able to work flexible hours, and possess a valid driver's licence. This role offers a salary of £25,000 - £29,000, depending on skills and experience, along with pension and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong technical / mechanical skills.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Flexibility to working hours/shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all seed plant and equipment areas.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.
• Maintain records of clean downs, production, and stock locations.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Forklift Licence

PA1 and PA11 training knowledge

Production or related experience

Job description

Overview

Seed Plant Operator — Vacancy Reference: 50396 AB

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

Do you have experience in Seed Production?

Have you got a background within Agriculture?

Are you located within a commutable distance to the Lincolnshire area?

The Company

An Agricultural business.

The Job Role

As Seed Plant Operator, your focus will be to operate and maintain all seed plant and equipment areas, in line with company procedures and standards, ensuring products are prepared to the required specifications in an efficient and effective manner.

Location: Lincolnshire - Based on Site.

Salary Package: £25,000 - £29,000 Basic Salary Depending on Skills and Experience + Pension + Holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Intake and Cleaning Lines: Setting up cleaning machines to minimise losses while producing quality samples. Deals with all aspects of operating intake and cleaning lines in accordance with legal seed certification standards and Health and Safety guidelines.
• Operating Seed Treatment Lines: Operates the seed treatment lines in accordance with company procedures and legal seed certification standards abiding by all Health and Safety guidelines. Gain certificates in chemical pesticide safety to PA1 foundation level and PA11 seed treatment equipment proficiency.
• Moving Filled Bags: Deals with all aspects of moving filled bags on the premises in accordance with company and legal standards following all applicable Health and Safety guidelines. Training and counterbalance forklift certificate.
• Loading: Deals with all aspects of loading in the seed plant in accordance with company procedures and Health and Safety guidelines.

Health and Safety

Adheres to Health and Safety guidelines relevant to the seed plant and follows approved plant hygiene standards applicable under the seed certification scheme.

Sampling of Seed Lots

Ensures representative samples are taken for lab analyses. Ensures that seed certification processes and labels have been completely correctly and signed off. Training to licenced seed sampler's certificate.

Plant Maintenance, Cleaning and Repairs

Ensures that plant is maintained in accordance with the Planned Maintenance Schedule and that breakdowns are repaired in a timely manner. To ensure plant/warehouse and seed site is kept clean and tidy and good housekeeping is maintained throughout the year. To report any issues to the Seed Plant Manager.

Maintaining Records

Keeps records of clean downs, production, and stock locations within the warehouse. Books in all intake loads and stock items.

Learning and Development: Pro-actively uses performance management software and drives own pro-active approach to learning, development and continuous improvement in role and supports the company by sharing knowledge and learnings.

Culture

Promotes and behaves at all times in accordance with the company values, team objectives and business objectives both internally and externally. Respect for others, positivity, integrity and accountability are key.

Candidate Requirements

Person Specification:
Demonstrated teamwork
Strong technical / mechanical skills
An understanding of machinery and some basic engineering skills are preferred, but not essential.
Valid driver's licence
Able to become forklift certified and pass PA1 and PA11 training courses
Flexibility to working hours/shifts as needed to meet demands of the business.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Positive work ethic.
Proficient computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Production or related experience
Experience in Agriculture
Proficient computer skills
General working and mechanical knowledge
Forklift Licence - desirable. PA1 and PA11 seed treatment knowledge

Keywords

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How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant.

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