Contracting Operative

An opportunity has arisen to join the Frontier team, based at Holbeach. We are looking for a Contracting Operative to join us on a permanent full-time basis.

Due to continued growth within contract services, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our contract spraying team. The role would ideally suit someone who has a passion for agriculture who is looking for a career within the industry preferable with previous experience of spraying and or tractor work looking to join an industry leading business.

The role will be an integral part of the contract services operation. As well as becoming a fully trained sprayer operator. The role primarily is operating bowsers and relief sprayer operation. It is anticipated this will develop into a front-line operative role.

You will also provide a high level of professionalism through excellent customer service to our growers, high level of attention to detail, taking responsibility and using your own initiative to ensure operational efficiently whilst always remaining safe and legal. During our peak season the role will involve addition hours.
- PA1 and PA2 qualified although full training will be given.
- Experience of operating farm machinery.
- Ability to work well under pressure in an ever-changing environment.

**The role - Key responsibilities**
- Movement of liquid fertiliser, water and chemistry to support spraying operation.
- Potato haulm flailing.
- Out of season activities will include operating potato fogging equipment and soil sampling.

**Why work for Frontier?**

At Frontier, we believe in rewarding our people for a job well done. As an employee you will have access to the following benefits:

- Opportunities for flexible working
- Helping you plan and save for the future with a contributory pension plan offering you a choice of contributing levels of up to 7% which is matched by us
- We know that time out is important for us all that’s why as standard we offer 25 days holiday (per annum) in addition to bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
- Benefits supporting you and your family such as Life Assurance of 3x Salary
- You and your friends and family (up to five people) will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides 24hour support and advice on a variety of topics including financial and wellbeing.
- Access to money saving discounts at selected retailers through our Employee Discounts Programme and our Cycle to Work scheme
- We have dedicated Learning and Development specialists to ensure our commit to your ongoing development
- Access to free eye tests across all roles
- Complimentary parking on site

**About Us**

Frontier is a successful and growing business. It is 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 partner for crop production and grain marketing, and the first choice employer in UK agriculture, Frontier is committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of success.

Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work since 2012 and we are proud to have been ranked in the top 30 UK best large places to work.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values - Integrity, customer focus and expertise. These values support our whole philosophy and ways 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 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, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements are in place to support this.