Job Description
We are looking for a Silo Operative to join the Frontier team, based at our Southampton site, on a permanent full-time basis.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and enjoys multitasking. This role requires a flexible approach to working hours during busy periods.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
- 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 Women’s network groups.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
- IT literate with experience of using Microsoft office
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work at height, in confined spaces and happy to work inside and out in all weather conditions
- Able to cope under pressure and work towards deadlines
- Self-motivated, solution-focused, and effective team player
Your Role
As a Silo Operative your role will involve:
- Assisting with general operative tasks to enable the safe storage, testing and export of grain and pulse commodities (i.e wheat, barley, oats & beans)
- Ensuring good housekeeping and hygiene of the site/buildings is maintained and, within capability, non-technical general maintenance in and around site
- Preparing and maintaining records and attending training, on & off site, to comply with site quality, health & safety rules and procedures
- Operating machinery across the site including the ship loader
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.