Laboratory & Weighbridge Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory & Weighbridge Assistant to join the Frontier team based at our Newmachar site on a zero-hour contract basis.
- Experience of working in a Laboratory or similar working environment (desirable)
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office
- A flexible approach to working hours during peak season
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to work on own initiative, making decisions, managing own workload and time, whilst developing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers

**The role - Key responsibilities**
- Analysis of grain for both Frontier and independent third-party customers
- Process vehicles in / out of store
- Testing and grading commodities
- Ensure procedures are followed for grain testing
- Log all samples onto the system and input data
- Check equipment is working accurately
- Ensure equipment records are kept up to date
- Ensure all records are accurate and any anomalies are highlighted to the laboratory manager
- Cover the laboratory manager in their absence
- Speak directly with haulage drivers and farmers in a polite & professional manner

**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:

- 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 24-hour 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 commitment 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.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values - Integrity, customer focus and expertise, these values support our whole philosophy and ways of working,

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.