Seed Certification Officer

We are looking for a Seed Certification Officer with their Seed Analyst qualification to join the Frontier team, based at Sandy, on a permanent, full-time basis.You will be responsible for seed certification and seed analysis for Frontier Agriculture and assist in a busy Grain Laboratory when required, whilst upholding Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.The BenefitsCompetitive salary25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more daysDedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your careerEmployee 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 employeesLife Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchersAbout YouKnowledge of UK Seed Certification processes - training may be given to the right candidateHolding a Seed Analysis qualification in Cereals is essentialLaboratory management

Analyst in Charge qualification is desirable but applicants should be willing to take the management qualification if neededHolding a Crop Inspectors Licence is desirable - training may be given to the right candidateHigh levels of accuracy and attention to detailA flexible approach to working hours during peak seasonExcellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externallyAble to work on own initiative, making decisions, managing own workload and time, whilst developing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers

.Your RoleAs a Seed Certification Officer your role will involve:Carrying out all aspects of Seed Certification to enable production at SandyKeying seed orders, as and when requiredUnderstanding all areas of Seed Production

Intake to OutloadAnalysing seed, commercial grain and pulses for both Frontier and independent third-party customersEnsuring procedures are followed for commercial grain testingRecording all samples on to the computer system and inputting dataCarrying out research for external companiesChecking equipment is working accurately and calibrate in a timely mannerEnsuring all records are accurate and any anomalies are highlighted to the Laboratory ManagerCovering the Laboratory Manager in their absenceCrop Inspection and seed sampling when requiredAbout UsFrontier 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 InclusionWe 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.

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