Trainee/junior Trader

We have a great opportunity to join Openfield as a Trainee/Junior Trader based in Colsterworth.

**Who we're looking for**:
You don’t need to come from an agricultural background or have an agricultural degree - what is more important is that you have a positive attitude and approach. You will be self-motivated and committed to developing your skills and abilities to deliver results for Openfield and for our customers.

We are looking for an individual who may have just completed their studies and gained relevant qualifications or those who are already working in another role but ready to take on a new and exciting challenge to further their career.

You will have a collaborative approach to getting things done and able demonstrate integrity and customer/stakeholder focus. We are looking for someone who will fit well into our current team and conduct themselves according to Openfield’s values and behaviours.

**Required skills and experience**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skils
- IT literacy including MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Office, Teams and Excel
- Self-managing and resilient with a strong work ethic
- Able to demonstrate a good level of commercial understanding
- Ability to integrate into the wider team and work with others
- Demonstrate a good level of confidence and self-assurance
- Demonstrate ability to make and build relationships
- A quick learner with excellent problem solving skills
- A flexible and positive attitude and approach
- Educated to ‘A’ level standard

**In return we offer**:
We recognise that without the commitment and motivation of engaged colleagues, it is not possible to achieve the levels of customer service, productivity and innovation necessary to maintain our market-leading position and we pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
- 28 Days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays (holiday accrues with service)
- Benefits that support you and your family such as Life Assurance six times salary
- Helping you plan and save for the future with a contributory pension plan offering you levels of up 5% matched by Openfield
- Employee Assistance Programme: Guidance and support when you need it most
- Free secure onsite car park
- Rest room, free hot drinks
- The chance to work with a friendly and appreciative team.

Openfield is proud to be Britain’s only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative. We are owned by around 4,000 British farmers who work to supply British grain to some of the biggest and most well-known British food and drink brands in the UK. Openfield proudly supports British grain for British food and drink. Openfield proudly supports British grain for British food and drink.

**How to apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Grantham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HR01-10-18