We are looking for a Mobile Seed Plant Operator to join the Mobile Seed Cleaning 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
1. Competitive salary
2. Opportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)
3. 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
4. Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
5. 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)
6. Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
7. Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
8. Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
9. The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
10. Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
11. Agricultural, engineering or grain handling experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate including, PA1 & PA11
12. Mechanic/Bodyshop experience would be advantageous
Your Role Will Involve
As a Mobile Seed Plant Operator your role will involve:
13. Running the mobile seed plant to clean and treat various products
14. Servicing the mobile seed plant to the required standards
15. Supervising support staff whilst operating on the customer’s premises
16. Assisting the Site Manager to carry out regular safety checks
17. Organising the loading of chemical and bag requirements on to vehicles, as per customer orders
18. Delivery of CP products during periods of the year