We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the AGS Mobile Seed Plant processing team, based at Eccleshall, 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.
The Benefits
Competitive salary
Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
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 Womens network groups.
Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
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
Your Role Will Involve
As a Mobile Seed Plant Operator your role will involve:
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 customers 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 CP products during periods of the year
About Us
Anglia Grain Services is the UKs largest and industry leading specialist mobile seed processing company. To maintain this position, we are driven to provide a first-class service to our customer.
To achieve this, much emphasis is placed on having the right people who are passionate, driven and have a can-do attitude.
Anglia Grain Services is a division of Frontier Agriculture Ltd.
Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.
With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.
Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.
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