We are looking for an Operations Team Leader to join a team based at Crimond, on a permanent, full-time basis. You will also be required to attend our site in Newmachar, as and when required.

The successful candidate will supervise our grain storage operations and ensure day-to-day requirements are being met with regards to all aspects of Health & Safety.

This role requires someone who sets an example, prefers a hands-on approach and actively participates in day-to-day activities whilst motivating others to achieve operational excellence. This is an exciting and varied opportunity to develop practical skills and grow within the business.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• 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 Womens network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Good communicator with the ability to consult with all team members, the site management team and internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to adapt quickly to accommodate changing business and customer needs, whilst providing a responsive customer-focussed service
• Works to accommodate the seasonal nature of the business
• Adopts a customer-first mindset while ensuring that compliance is always maintained and, where relevant, internal procedures are always adhered to
• Able to work collaboratively with others and to work without supervision at times
• Good IT skills
• Experience in supervising teams is desirable
• Previous experience in a similar business is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate

Your Role

As an Operations Team Leader your role will involve:

• Hands-on supervision of all site operation requirements
• Supervising our other Operatives on site
• Responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and running of the grain storage facilities
• Actively promoting and embedding Health & Safety into all working practices and behaviours and leading by example
• Day-to-day responsibility for all matters relating to TASCC
• Assisting site management in complying with Health, Safety and Quality procedures including record keeping ensuring compliance

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.

We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

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.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First 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. xbpsjku

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.