Openfield is always interested in hearing from qualified and ambitious candidates seeking secure, long-term careers in one of the country’s leading agribusinesses.
For general career enquiries, contact hr@openfield.co.uk
Openfield is proud to be Britain’s only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative. We are owned by around 4,000 British farmers who work to supply British grain to some of the biggest and most well-known British food and drink brands in the UK. Openfield proudly supports British grain for British food and drink. Openfield proudly supports British grain for British food and drink.
We have a new opportunity for two full time Seed Plant Operatives, based at our main site, HPL in the Seed team at Colsterworth, Lincolnshire.
The role will involve operating the Intakes and Seed Cleaning Lines, ensuring the product meets pre-determined quality standards. Operating the seed treatment lines, packing and loading of the treated seeds, some plant maintenance and repairs. Full training will be provided across all aspects of seed processing, treating, storage, packing and dispatch.
Key responsibilities will include:
If you are interested in applying for this role or want to find out more details as to the terms and conditions, please contact Sarah Wood at HR@openfield.co.uk
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and welcoming Team here at Openfield as a Trainee Laboratory & Ports Analyst in the Grain Laboratory, based at our site in Colsterworth near Grantham Monday to Friday.
We are looking for somebody who can work closely, collaboratively and effectively with all stakeholders and who can proactively build and maintain positive and effective working relationships to deliver effective service. Attention to detail and an ability to remain focussed is key.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate self- motivation and good time management and will drive their own proactive approach to learning, development and continuous improvement in the role as there is support and opportunity for progression.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Operating the public weighbridge
• Conducting analytical tests and visual assessments of cereals, pulses and oilseeds
• Recording and reporting data and communicating results
• Working at the ports taking grain samples and monitoring the quality of loads on the vessel
• Other general laboratory duties such as cleaning and maintenance of equipment and storage of samples.
We are looking for someone with:
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
• Ability to remain highly focused especially during the grain analysis process
• Proven time management skills and proficient in data entry
• Ability to process numbers and good at mental arithmetic
• Science based/mathematical education and application (desirable but not required)
• This is a hands-on role, that may suit somebody from a farming background (although all applicants are invited to apply) who is physically able for example to lift heavy grain sacks weighing 23 kilos and organise grain sample bag storage
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight and do some weekend work where required.
• An understanding of the requirement for flexibility with starting and finishing times in busy periods (especially harvest and portside).
You can find the full job description here.
If you’re interested in applying for this role or want to find out more details about the terms and conditions, please contact Sarah Wood at sarah.wood@openfield.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 6 June 2025.
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