Trainee Agricultural Trader

Wynnstay Group Plc; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Pension 4%

Life Assurance

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Colleague Discount

Profit Related Bonus

Supportive organisation

Job summary

Wynnstay Group Plc is seeking a commercially driven Trainee Agricultural Trader to join GrainLink and drive profitable growth across the Lancaster region. You will build relationships with farmers, processors and consumers while trading raw materials and identifying export/import opportunities.

This fast-paced, outward-facing role requires strong commercial acumen, credit discipline and risk awareness, with collaboration across GrainLink offices and Wynnstay divisions to maximise trading

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Experience in administration, logistics, supply chain and/or operations.
• Interest in markets, trading, sales or commercial business.

Responsibilities

• Profitably trade a range of raw materials across the region, building strong local relationships with customers and promoting first-hand sales.
• Lead and develop export/import opportunities in your geographical region.
• Liaise with other GrainLink offices to maximise group trading contributions.
• Communicate trading details to administration and forwarding staff.
• Ensure smooth operation of trading activities with other departments and divisions.
• Prepare reports for line manager and GrainLink Managing Director.
• Assist with compliance and audits including health and safety.
• Monitor credit limits and escalate concerns as needed.
• Inform senior management of any concerns or irregularities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Numerical ability

Administration experience

Trading interest

Job description

Role Overview:

Wynnstay Group is seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused Trainee Agricultural Trader to join GrainLink and play a key role in delivering profitable growth across your region.

This is a fast-paced, outward-facing role where you will build and strengthen relationships with local farmers, consumers, and processors, driving first-hand sales and maximising trading opportunities. You will take ownership of trading raw materials profitably across your geographical area, while identifying and developing export and import opportunities that enhance regional and Group performance.

Working collaboratively with other GrainLink offices and wider Wynnstay divisions, you will help maximise Group trading contribution, ensuring seamless communication of trading activity to administration and forwarding teams. With a strong commercial mindset, you will manage credit responsibly, monitor risk, and escalating any concerns that could impact the business.

As a trusted ambassador for Wynnstay, you will combine market insight, commercial acumen, and operational discipline to deliver results - contributing to a well-established, respected agricultural business that is rooted in partnership, performance, and long-term relationships.

Responsibilities:

• To profitably trade a range of raw materials throughout the geographical area, building and developing strong local relationships with local consumers and processors promoting 1 hand sales.
• To lead and develop export/import opportunities presented in your geographical region.
• To liaise with other GrainLink offices to maximise contribution from group trading activities.
• To communicate all necessary trading details to administration and forwarding staff.
• To communicate with other relevant departments and divisions within the Group to ensure the continued smooth running of trading activities
• To prepare reports as required by your line manager and/or the GrainLink Managing Director
• To assist where necessary with compliance and industry audits including environmental issues which may affect the Company, including health and safety.
• To ensure that credit limits are adhered to and updated where necessary.
• To inform senior management of any concerns or irregularities which may jeopardise the operation of the business.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Previous experience in administration, logistics, supply chain and/or operations
• Interest in markets, trading, sales or commercial business

Desirable:

• Experience within agriculture, animal feed, commodities or a commercial environment
• Understanding of agricultural products, grain or raw materials
• Eager to learn and develop into a commercial trading role
• Organised and methodical
• Commercially aware with a customer-focused mindset
• Team player with a positive attitude

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance after probation period
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Wynnstay Colleague Discount programme
• Company Profit Related Performance Bonus
• Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation