Job Description

We are looking for a Logistics Assistant to join the GFP team, based at Brigg, on a permanent, full-time basis.You will be assisting with planning and co-ordination of seed production and the logistics of bulk and packed product delivery, to meet the commercial requirements of the business whilst maximising efficiency and upholding quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
• 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 Women's network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Previous experience of an administrative or logistics role would be useful but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Full driving licence.
• Able to cope under pressure and work towards deadlines.
• A flexible approach to working hours specifically in peak periods.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work co-operatively with others and without supervision.
• IT literate with experience of using Microsoft office.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Your RoleAs a Logistics Assistant your role will involve:

• Assisting Logistics & Production departments to meet customer requirements.
• Contacting farmers regarding loading requirements.
• Arranging haulage of seed inwards.
• Supporting the delivery of seed out to customers.
• Complying with company procedures and customer requirements regarding transportation and storage of seed to produce desired levels of product quality and service.
• Participating in daily meetings for seed production.
• Supporting the creation of Production Instructions for the factory teams.
• Ensuring administrative procedures are followed for production and logistics.

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 UsAt GFP Agriculture we are experts in our field offering unrivalled standards of seed production and a mobile seed and grain cleaning service to our customers. Our unique industry relationships allow us to offer our clients advance knowledge of new seed varieties and the best quality seed available which in turn helps them maximise yields and revenues.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 xc2xa31.5 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 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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