We are looking for a Laboratory & Weighbridge Assistant to join the Frontier team, based at Newmachar, on a permanent full-time basis.
You will be responsible for the inspection and analysis of crops for Frontier Agriculture and third parties as well as processing vehicle bookings both in and out of the site whilst upholding Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards. Candidates must be able to work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
The Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
3. Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
4. Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
5. Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
6. Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
7. Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
8. Full driving license
9. Experience of working in a Laboratory or similar working environment (desirable)
10. Good IT skills including Microsoft Word / Excel
11. A flexible approach to working hours during peak season
12. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
13. Able to work on own initiative, managing your own workload and time, whilst developing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers
Your Role
As a Laboratory & Weighbridge Assistant your role will involve:
14. Analysis of seed and grain for both Frontier and third-party customers
15. Processing vehicles in / out of store
16. Testing and grading commodities
17. Ensuring procedures are followed for grain testing
18. Logging all samples onto the system and input data
19. Checking equipment is working accurately
20. Ensuring equipment records are kept up to date
21. Ensuring all records are accurate and any anomalies are highlighted to the Laboratory Manager
22. Completing the quality assurance plan with the Laboratory Manager
23. Assisting the Site Manager with compliance administration