Fields Person - Maincrop Potatoes Ltd (Shropshire)

Albert Bartlett; Knockin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension plans

Life assurance

Leave package

Training & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing services

Discounted products

Job summary

Maincrop Potatoes Ltd, part of the Albert Bartlett family, seeks a Technical Fields Person to join our team in Knockin, Shropshire. This varied role combines fieldwork, grower liaison, and admin tasks, with opportunities to progress toward BASIS and FACTS qualifications.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with a company vehicle for travel and competitive salary based on experience. Join a leading agricultural business focused on quality, sustainability, and strong grower partnerships.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented fieldwork, grower liaison, and admin support.
• Support quality and logistics of Maincrop Potato operations.
• Opportunity to work towards BASIS and FACTS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Crop sampling for QC results.
• Liaise with growers on loading plans.
• Collate and maintain crop records.
• Handle fielding incoming calls in office.
• Assist other group parts including suppliers and partners.
• Support storage and store management.
• Coordinate with hauliers and customers to book loads.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

Education

BASIS qualification

FACTS qualification

Job description

TechnicalFields Person – Maincrop Potatoes Ltd (Shropshire)

Location:Knockin, Shropshire, SY10 8HR

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Salary:Dependent on experience
Company Vehicle Provided

Join Maincrop Potatoes Ltd– part of the Albert Bartlett family
Maincrop Potatoes is a key supplier to every sector of the potato industry, dedicated to growing and delivering the highest quality potatoes to customers across the UK and beyond. With strong partnerships and a commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and supporting our growers.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented TechnicalFields Personto join our team, supporting the quality and logistics of our Maincrop Potato operations. This is a varied role that combines fieldwork, grower liaison, and administrative tasks, offering excellent development opportunities including working towards a BASIS and FACTSqualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Crop Sampling:Collect samples from fields and stores to produce accurate QC results for the team.
• Grower Liaison:Communicate with growers regarding upcoming loading plans.
• Record Management:Collate and maintain accurate crop records.
• Office Support:Field incoming calls when in the office.
• Cross-Functional Work:Occasionally assist other parts of our group, including suppliers and partners.
• Storage Management:Support with storage and store management activities.
• Logistics Coordination:Liaise with hauliers and customers to book loads into factories.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle for work-related travel
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work towards BASIS and FACTS qualification
• A dynamic role within a leading agricultural business

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in agriculture and crop management
• Full UK driving licence

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
• Free Parking
• 31 days of annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Free parking
• Flexible payment options
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice)
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Products