What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainee Seed Certification Officer position at Frontier Agriculture?
We are looking for a Trainee Seed Certification Officer to join the Frontier team, based at Sandy, on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will be responsible for seed certification for Frontier Agriculture and assist in a busy Grain Laboratory when required, whilst upholding Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
The Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
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
Knowledge of UK Seed Certification processes is desirable, but training will be given to the right candidate
Seed Analyst Qualification is desirable, but training will be given to the right candidate
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
A flexible approach to working hours during peak season
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
Able to work on own initiative, finding resolutions, managing own workload and time, whilst developing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers
Your Role
As a Trainee Seed Certification Officer your role will involve :
Carrying out all aspects of Seed Certification to enable production at our Sandy site
Keying seed orders as and when required
Understanding all areas of Seed Production – from Intake to Outload
Analysing seed, commercial grain and pulses for both Frontier and third-party customers
Ensuring procedures are followed for commercial grain testing
Recording samples on to the computer system and inputting data
Carrying out research for external companies
Checking equipment is working accurately and calibrate in a timely manner
Ensuring all records are accurate and any anomalies are highlighted to the Laboratory Manager
Crop Inspection and seed sampling as and when required
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