Long-term careers in one of the country’s leading agribusinesses
Careers at Openfield
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.
Seed Plant Operative
Full time: Colsterworth, Lincolnshire
We have a new opportunity for a full time Seed Plant Operative, based at 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 skills required include:
- An understanding of machinery with engineering experience preferred, but not essential
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- A positive work ethic
- Able to adapt and demonstrate flexibility in the role, in line with the fluctuating demands of our seasonal work
- Proficient computer skills
- A counterbalance forklift truck licence would be desirable. (Training can be provided)
- PA1 and PA11 chemical pesticide knowledge (Training can be provided).
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@openfield.co.uk by no later than 17.00 on Friday 26 September 2025.
Fleet Coordinator (Communication and Execution)
Full time: Colsterworth, Lincolnshire
We have a new opportunity for a full time Fleet Coordinator (Communication and Execution), based at Colsterworth, Lincolnshire.
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and customer focus skills to help manage our transport plan.
Ideally, you’ll have worked in a similar role before or be familiar with the agricultural farming sector or have previous transport experience. You’ll also need excellent time keeping skills, have a pro-active approach to learning, development, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for:
- Preferred previous experience in a similar Transport/Logistics administrative role
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to problem solve and suggest effective resolutions.
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A self-starter, with good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Professional telephone manner and communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a time pressured environment.
This is another demanding role where you will be expected to work with many teams, including senior management to provide progress updates and feedback.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Communication with driver and farmer members about planned jobs for the day
- Monitoring our daily plan to ensure it runs smoothly to minimise impacts to the collection and delivery performance.
- Communication with all internal teams to always maintain effective service
- Working with vehicle management team to ensure all MOTs and servicing is adhered to
- Ensuring drivers are complying with regulations
- Making sure third party haulage remains compliant.
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, sarah.wood@openfield.co.uk
Openfield offers all colleagues:
An excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Training and Development including Online Courses
We’re also positive about Mental Health and are a Mindful Employer
