Job description
An opportunity has arisen to join the Frontier team, based at Turriff. We are looking for a Storekeeper & Delivery Driver to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the site manager to ensure that the site is run efficiently to maximise the commercial requirements. They will also be responsible for the Crop Protection store, vehicles and drivers and occasionally delivering Crop Protection Products and Seed to farms. The ideal candidate will maximise efficiency and uphold quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
Ideal candidate
- Full UK driving license
- ADR trained (desirable)
- Able to cope under pressure and work towards deadlines
- Proven ability and experience of delivering quality customer service under pressure and to exact deadlines
- A flexible approach to working hours specifically in peak periods to include some Saturdays
- Ability to work co-operatively with others and independently without supervision
The role – Key responsibilities
- Daily running of the Crop Protection store and organising loads for despatch
- The transportation of product from the Crop Protection store and delivery to customer premises
- Assist site manager in operation of site as required
- Adhere to and maintain safe working practices
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
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:
- Opportunity to apply for flexible working
- A contributory pension plan to help you save for your future. The plan offers a choice of contributing levels up to 7% of salary, which is matched by us
- 25 days’ holiday (per annum) in addition to Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional five days’ holiday per year
- Life Assurance of three times your salary
- You and your friends and family (up to five people) will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides 24-hour support and advice in a variety of areas including financial and wellbeing.
- Access to money saving discounts at selected retailers through our Employee Discounts Programme and our Cycle to Work scheme
- Dedicated learning and development specialists to support your ongoing development
- Access to free eye tests across all roles
- Complimentary parking on site
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.
Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work institute since 2012 and we are proud to be ranked by them in the top 30 UK best large places to work.
Our business approach is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, Customer focus 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.