SOYL, a division of Frontier Agriculture Ltd, is the UK market leading precision crop production service provider, offering expert advice, services and support to growers to improve the economic, agronomic and environmental performance of their farm business.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Hexham area and surrounding counties to carry out soil sampling and associated in-field services for our farmer clients. This role will cover work in the Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Durham and Cumbria regions.
Often working alone, you will be self-motivated, organised and have previous experience involving customer facing activities to ensure we provide a professional and safe service to customers. This is a physically demanding role, and you must be accustomed to working outside throughout the year. Full training is provided.
Ideal Candidate
1. Strong customer focus
2. Strong communication skills both over the phone and face to face
3. Full UK driving licence ideally with a trailer licence included
4. Able to work outside in all conditions
5. IT literate
6. Own ATV
7. Proven attention to detail
8. Prior experience in a soil sampling role would be advantageous but is not essential.
Key responsibilities
9. Field services including GPS soil sampling
10. Handling of digital data and maps
11. Management and planning of customer orders and schedules
12. Understand and deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
13. Excellent communication via phone and on-farm
14. Active participation with the health and safety culture to fit with SOYL’s national policy.