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

We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, enjoys multitasking and has a full driving licence. This role requires a flexible approach to working hours during busy periods.

Ideal candidate

• IT literate with some experience of using Microsoft office
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work at height and in confined spaces
• Able to cope under pressure and work towards deadlines
• Self motivated, solution focused and effective team player

The role – Key responsibilities

• Use computerised control panel and weigher to direct grain to store and vessel
• Enter tipping/loading information into the weighbridge computer system
• Assist the management team in the efficient and effective operation of the site
• Ensure general housekeeping and hygiene of the site/buildings is maintained
• Within capability, non technical general maintenance in and around site
• Prepare and maintain records to comply with site, shipping, quality, health and safety rules and procedures
• Operate machinery across the site including the shiploader
• Provide assistance to the weighbridge and testing staff
• Complete daily equipment checks to ensure equipment in good working order

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 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.