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

The successful candidate will be responsible for seed analysis for Frontier Agriculture and also assist in a busy Grain Laboratory when required, whilst upholding Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Ideal candidate

• Proficiency of Seed Analysis in Cereals (Essential)
• Laboratory Management Analyst in Charge (Desirable – training may be given to the right candidate)
• Crop Inspectors Licence (Desirable – training may be given to the right candidate)
• 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 seed, grain and pulses for both Frontier and independent third-party customers
• Ensure procedures are followed for grain testing
• Record all samples on to the system and input data
• Carry out research for external companies
• Check equipment is working accurately

• Ensure all records are accurate and any anomalies are highlighted to the Laboratory Manager
• Cover the Laboratory Manager in their absence
• Crop Inspection and seed 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

At Frontier we have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all and as such we would encourage applications from backgrounds outside the agriculture sector.

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.