Lab Operatives x 2

Location Hungerford
Discipline: Agriculture, Farming, Agro-Chemicals, Fertilisers & Seeds
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Salary: £12.00-£17.00 per hour
Contact name: Louise Palmer

Contact email: Louise@agrifj.co.uk
Job ref: 15758LP
Published: almost 2 years ago
Startdate: ASAP
Client: Trinity Grain Ltd

​Lab Operatives x 2, Berkshire

The Company

Trinity Grain Limited is farmer owned cooperative in storage, processing and marketing over 200,000 Tonnes of combinable crop for over 300 members in the South of England. Membury site is located off the M4 near Hungerford, Lambourn, Marlborough and Newbury. The site comprised of an array of varying sized silo storage and flats stores.

The Role

We are looking for two Lab Operatives. Reporting to Store Manager, the successful applicant for the Lab Operative position will be responsible for sampling grain, grading grain and booking in/out lorries.

The Individual

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team to support the main work force. Must be a team player, good communicator and be will to work inside / outside in all weather. Among other attributes the ideal candidates have a positive and flexible attitude towards their work, be highly motivated, willingness to take responsibility for themselves and others.

Duties

•Work along side Site Manager and main work force in the Lab to analyse grain intake.

•Work with professionalism at all times.

•Adhere to TASCC code of practice for the storage of combined crops and animal feeds.

Lab Operative

•Checking moisture levels and quality grain samples.

•Data input of results and associated administration.

•Bagging, sorting and organising sample.

Requirements

Desirable

•Have previous experience of agriculture.

Essential

•Have a positive attitude towards all work and challenges.

•Flexible approach and willingness to work extra hours during busy period.

•High level of pride and attention to deal.

•Ability to work as part of a large team.

•Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:00 (40 hours per week before harvest).

•Monday to Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 (45 hours per week during busy period and with night shift).

Schedule

•During harvest shift

•7am until 7pm

•10am until 10pm

•7pm until 7am

•Hourly rate changeable dependent on shift hours

What's on offer?

•Uniform and PPE Provided

•Free hot drinks on site

•Free secure car parking on site

•Hands on experience within a busy agricultural business

•All training will be given by our friendly team

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: £12.00-£17.00 per hour

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***Please note - this job is NOT sponsored, so please do not apply unless you have the legal right to live and work in the UK and are currently living in the UK***