Mobile Seed Plant Operator

We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Frontier team, based at Nayland on a permanent, full-time basis. You will be responsible for driving to farms and processing farm-saved seed, checking quality of the seed, taking samples and maintaining mobile machinery always ensuring the site/machinery is clean and tidy and health and safety processes are always adhered to. Alongside this we are looking for someone to support the workshop fabrication team with the in-house manufacture of our bespoke mobile seed processors.

Responsibilities

Driving to farms and processing farm-saved seed; Checking quality of the seed; Taking samples; Maintaining mobile machinery ensuring the site/machinery is clean and tidy and health and safety processes are adhered to; Supporting the workshop fabrication team with the in-house manufacture of bespoke mobile seed processors; Running the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products; Servicing the mobile seed plant to the required standards; Supervising support staff whilst operating on the customer’s premises; Assisting the Site Manager to carry out regular safety checks; Organising the loading of chemical and bag requirements on to vehicles, as per customer orders; Delivery of Crop Protection products during periods of the year

Requirements

Full UK driving licence required; Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally; Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively

Nice to have

HGV Class 2 driving licence; Previous Agricultural, Mechanical or grain handling experience

Benefits

Competitive salary; 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements); Dedicated Learning & Development team; Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing; Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees; Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%; Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year; Opportunity to join employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups; Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers