Laboratory Manager

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager to join the Frontier team, based at Wimblington on a permanent full-time basis. You will have overall responsibility for the evaluation of cereal, pulse & oilseed samples for the business, both for the site and ex farm samples, for the farm trading team. You will also be required to assist the site team in processing vehicle bookings both in and out of the site whilst 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% Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers About You Excellent administrative and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft office Ability to handle telephone calls proficiently possess an assured, professional, and helpful telephone manner Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels Proven attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative, managing own workload and time, whilst developing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues An effective team player with a flexible approach to work additional hours at peak season (July-September) A polite, friendly, and professional person who is solution-focused and passionate about getting things right first time despite challenges and obstacles Your Role As a Laboratory Manager your role will involve: Testing and recording of grain samples Operating the weighbridge and sampling equipment to assist the site team as required Training of our temporary staff at harvest Completing and recording relevant tests during the year Complying with all Quality Assurance requirements Ensuring testing of intake and dispatch samples of grain is completed Maintaining the laboratory working environment to a high standard Completing all relevant procedures and checks in timely manner External training will be provided if applicant doesnt currently hold a crop inspectors licence, enabling applicant to inspect seed crops in the field, to assist the wider team. About Us 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 £1.5 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. Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work institute since 2012 and we are proud to be ranked by them in the top 30 UK best large places to work. Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer focus 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 Inclusion We 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. TPBN1_UKTJ