We are looking for a Soil Technician to join the Frontier team, based in Honingham and covering the Norfolk region, on a full-time basis, fixed-term basis for 15 months. You will be carrying out soil sampling and associated in-field services for our farmer clients across the region using GPS technology.
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.
The Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
3. Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
4. 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)
5. Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
6. Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
7. Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
8. The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
9. Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
10. Strong customer focus
11. Strong communication skills both over the phone and face to face
12. Full UK driving licence
13. Able to work outside in all conditions
14. IT literate
15. Proven attention to detail
16. Prior experience in a soil sampling role would be advantageous but is not essential.
Your Role Will Involve
As a Soil Technician your role will involve:
17. Field services including GPS soil sampling
18. Handling of digital data and maps
19. Management and planning of customer orders and schedules
20. Basic ATV and hardware/software maintenance
21. Understanding and deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
22. Excellent communication via phone and on-farm
23. Active participation with the health and safety culture
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.