Mobile Seed Plant Operator

We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Mobile Seed Cleaning team, based at Honingham, 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. You will also support the Frontier Crop Protection team with the delivery of products during periods across the year.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

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

Agricultural, engineering or grain handling experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate including, PA1 & PA11; Mechanic/Bodyshop experience would be advantageous

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 to support you and your career; 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); 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 (only applicable to permanent employees); The opportunity to join our 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