We are looking for a Trainee Sprayer Operator to join the Frontier team, based at Holbeach, on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for agriculture, ideally with previous experience of spraying or operating farm machinery, who is looking to join a forward thinking, leading business.
The Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days (subject to eligibility)
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
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about starting a career in agriculture and is eager to learn.
Willing to work towards PA1 & PA2 qualifications (full training and support will be provided).
Interested in operating farm machinery, with any previous experience being a bonus.
A positive attitude and the ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced, changing environment.
A flexible and adaptable approach to new tasks and challenges.
A team-oriented mindset, with the confidence to work independently when needed.
Good communication skills and a willingness to engage with colleagues and external partners in a professional manner.
Your Role Will Involve
As a Trainee Sprayer Operator you will receive full support through our structured induction and ongoing training programme. Under the guidance of experienced team members, you will gradually take on responsibilities including:
Learning to operate one of our modern, self-propelled sprayers to assist with the safe and timely application of crop protection products & liquid fertilisers.
Support seasonal tasks including potato haulm flailing, potato fogging, soil sampling and assisting with crop protection deliveries.
Gaining hands-on experience with a variety of farm machinery and learning best practices in machinery maintenance and field operations.
Developing a strong understanding of health & safety procedures and environmental compliance.
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.
About Us
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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