Temporary Site Operative

Frontier Agriculture Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Nottingham is seeking a Site Operative to assist in grain storage operations. In this role, you will support site management, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintain hygiene throughout the site. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and an ability to adapt quickly to changing needs while providing excellent customer service. Training will be provided for the right candidate, making it an opportunity for those eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to consult with team members and site management.
• Ability to adapt to changing business and customer needs.
• Ability to comply with internal procedures and maintain compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of Grain Storage Operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Quality procedures.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards at the site.
• Support bean processing plant operations as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Customer-focused service

Workshop/Mechanical skills

Loading shovel license

Tele-handler / FLT license

Job description

We are looking for a Site Operative to join the Frontier team, based at Ruddington, on a temporary fixed-term basis. You will be carrying out day-to-day activities of the site; to assist in the delivery of high standards of safety, quality and operations whilst being a part of a team that operates with integrity and accountability while delivering a high standard of customer service.

About You

• Good communicator with the ability to consult with all team members and site management team
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining Frontier’s ICE values
• Adapts quickly and successfully to accommodate changing business and customer needs, whilst providing a responsive customer focussed service
• Works to accommodate the seasonal nature of Frontier’s business
• Adopts a customer first mindset while ensuring that compliance is maintained at all times and that all internal procedures are adhered to
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to work independently at times without supervision
• Workshop/Mechanical skills (desirable but not essential)
• Loading shovel license (desirable but not essential)
• Tele-handler / FLT license (desirable but not essential)
• Training will be provided for the right candidate

Your Role

As a Site Operative your role will involve:

• Assisting Site Management with all aspects of Grain Storage Operations
• Assisting Site Management to comply with Health, Safety and Quality procedures including keeping records to ensure compliance
• Working to customer requirements regarding drying, cleaning and storage operations in order to produce desired levels of quality and service
• Ensuring general housekeeping and hygiene of the site is maintained
• Ensuring the stores, plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard
• Assisting within the grain testing lab/weighbridge when required
• Assisting Site Management to support bean processing plant operation as required

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

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.