We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Frontier team, based at Lowick, on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will have the opportunity to drive to farms and process farm-saved seed, checking quality of the seed, taking samples and maintaining mobile machinery whilst always ensuring the site/machinery is clean, tidy and health and safety processes are adhered to. There will also be a requirement to assist the site in other operational areas during quieter seed processing periods (delivering chemicals, site operations etc).
The Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
3. 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
4. Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
5. 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)
6. Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
7. Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
8. Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
9. The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
10. Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
11. Agricultural, engineering or grain handling experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate including, PA1 & PA11.
12. Class 1 licence (training may be provided for the right candidate)
Your Role Will Involve
As a Mobile Seed Plant Operator your role will involve:
13. Running the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products
14. Assisting in servicing the mobile seed plant to the required standards
15. Leading support staff whilst operating on the customer’s premises
16. Assisting the Site Manager to carry out regular safety checks
17. Organising the loading of chemical and bag requirements on to vehicles, as per customer orders