Soil Technician - Contractor

Frontier Agriculture Ltd.'s Precision Services team 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 Braintree area area to carry out soil sampling and associated in-field services for our farmer clients across the Essex region. This role is for self-employed contractors or individuals who are available to support us throughout the year, who own an ATV. 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. Precision Services form part of the Sustainable Crop Production group within Frontier Agriculture.

Responsibilities

Field services including GPS soil sampling; Handling of digital data and maps; Management and planning of customer orders and schedules; Understand and deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders; Excellent communication via phone and on farm; Active participation with the health and safety culture to fit with Frontiers national policy

Requirements

Own ATV; Available to support throughout the year; Strong customer focus; Strong communication skills both over the phone and face to face; Full UK driving licence; Able to work outside in all conditions; IT literate; Proven attention to detail; Self-motivated; Organised; Previous experience involving customer-facing activities

Nice to have

Trailer licence; Prior experience in a soil sampling role