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Assistant Seed Administrator
Salary £22,000 - £24,000
Tadcaster Office

Do you want to join a leading UK agricultural supplies business that recognises potential and is committed to investing in training and progression?

With a turnover in excess of £500 million, and more than 900 valued employees nationally, 100 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for our core values concept of THRIVE: Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental sustainability.

Founded in 1917 in North Wales and having grown exponentially since their inception. The business supplies a wide range of agricultural supplies to both livestock and arable farmers. With over 100 years in the industry, we have a deep knowledge of the industry enabling expert advice to be given on crop and animal nutrition.

The Opportunity
We are looking to give the successful candidate the opportunity to join an established company that has been operating for over 100 years. We have achieved very natural growth over the last 3 years and are now looking to continue that growth in the Yorkshire area while looking for people to join us on this journey.

The Role
Taking responsibility for the administration of the Seed department, this position would suit someone who has had a background in either agriculture or high-volume/quantity products. You will be liaising with various departments across the business along with suppliers and buyers throughout the UK ensuring the correct information is obtained for the relevant department.
Further to the above you will be responsible for:

Administering seed orders and processing paperwork relating to goods received and despatched
Assisting with seed deliveries
Maintaining standards necessary to ensure compliance with DEFRA regulations
Providing support for seed management, working within the seeds team to maximise sales contribution
Building and maintaining good working relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues
Crop Inspecting Cereals & Pulses, or be willing to undertake training
Preparing reports for management

Our Ideal Candidate
At this stage in your career you will either have a passion for agriculture and administration/back office support or you will have had experience in dealing with a multitude of high volume products and be keen to embed your admin/office experience within an award winning business who develops and recognises colleagues for their hard work. You will also have:

Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong computer literacy skills, including Microsoft and Excel
The ability to deliver in a demanding seasonal working environment
Strong organisational and time-management skills
A flexible and positive approach

Benefits Include:

Profit related annual bonus
31 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Save As You Earn schemes
Reward and recognition based on your hard work and commitment

If the above sounds of interest to you and you’d like to be considered for the role, please