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.
Assistant Grain Store Manager: Full time - Boston, Lincolnshire (Lingrain)
Lingrain have an opportunity for a full time Assistant Grain Store Manager, based in Boston, Lincolnshire.
They are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the store manager in every aspect of the day to day management of the Grain Store operation.
Working with with existing small team to oversee the intake and out loading of members grain, along with: Drying grain, colour sorting and sampling grain, loading lorries and ships and general site repairs and maintenance.
Skills required:
- Good numeracy skills
- Effective communication skills
- Experience of managing a small team
- Engineering experience or mechanical sills desirable
- Good IT skills
- Good literacy skills
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Competitive package based on experience.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to nick.francis@lingrain.co.uk
Seed Plant Operatives: Full time - Colsterworth, Lincolnshire
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:
- An understanding of machinery and some basic engineering skills are 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 business
- 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)
- This role would suit someone with an understanding of machinery and some basic engineering skills as well.
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
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
