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We are looking for a Soil Technician to join the Frontier team, based in the Louth area, on a permanent, full-time basis. You will be carrying out soil sampling and associated in-field services for our farmer clients around the region using GPS technology. The role is homebased, but you would be expected to travel to a Frontier site for occasional meetings, when needed.
Often working alone, you will be self-motivated, organised and having previous experience involving customer-facing activities is desirable but not essential as all training will be given to ensure we provide a professional and safe service to customers. This is a physically demanding role, and you must be accustomed to working outside throughout the year.
The Benefits
* 25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
* 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
* Strong communication skills both over the phone and face to face
* Full UK driving licence
* Able to work outside in all conditions
* IT literate
* Proven attention to detail
* Prior experience in a soil sampling role would be advantageous but is not essential.
Your Role Will Involve
As a Soil Technician your role will involve:
* Field services including GPS soil sampling, scanning and ground truthing.
* Handling of digital data and maps
* Management and planning of customer orders and schedules
* Basic ATV and hardware/software maintenance
* Understanding and deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent communication via phone and on-farm
* Active participation with our Health and Safety culture
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.
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