Crop Protection Logistics Supervisor

An opportunity has arisen to join the Frontier team; based at Bourne we are looking for a Crop Protection Logistics Supervisor to join us on a permanent full-time basis.

The successful candidate will ensure that the site provides and supplies products with market leading customer service to our customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, legal and compliant day-to-day crop protection operations, maintaining maximum efficiency without compromising safety or customer service levels.

Ideal candidate

• Able to develop effective working relationships
• Demonstrates strong communication skills at all levels
• Knowledge of ADR & Driving Regulations
• Experience of supervising and managing teams
• Ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining Frontier values/customer service
• Ability to adapt quickly to accommodate changing business and customer needs, while providing a responsive customer focussed service
• Proven attention to detail
• Full driving licence is essential
• Experience of delivering high levels of customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of BASIS/COMAH – desirable

The role – Key responsibilities

• Actively promote and embed HAS into all working practices and behaviours and lead by example
• Co-ordinate delivery of CP orders to customer requirements, working closely and communicating with the Central & EMAT Teams to meet standards in the Bourne SLA
• Ensure all driving standards are achieved as set out by Fleet Services
• Responsible for the control and monitoring of vehicle utilisation, daily checks, driver hours and DVSA/ADR requirements for all site delivery vehicles and drivers
• Assist Site Manager in the review of site reports and achieving of KPIs
• Assist Store Supervisor in ensuring the Crop Protection store is operated within all BASIS & COMAH requirements

Why work for Frontier?

At Frontier, we believe in rewarding our people for a job well done. As an employee you will have access to the following benefits:

• Opportunities for flexible working
• Helping you plan and save for the future with a contributory pension plan offering you a choice of contributing levels of up to 7% which is matched by us
• We know that time out is important for us all that’s why as standard we offer 25 days holiday (per annum) in additional to bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Benefits supporting you and your family such as Life Assurance of 3x Salary
• You and your friends and family (up to five people) will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides 24hour support and advice on a variety of topics including financial and wellbeing.
• Access to money saving discounts at selected retailers through our Employee Discounts Programme and our Cycle to Work scheme
• We have dedicated Learning and Development specialists to ensure our commit to your ongoing development
• Access to free eye tests across all roles
• Complimentary parking on site

About Us

Frontier is a successful and growing business. It is 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 partner for crop production and grain marketing, and the first choice employer in UK agriculture, Frontier is committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of success.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, customer focus and expertise, these values support our whole philosophy and ways of working,

Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work since 2012 and we are proud to have been ranked in the top 30 UK best large places to work.

Our business approach is underpinned by our core values – Integrity, customer focus and expertise. These values support our whole philosophy and ways 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

At Frontier we have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all and as such we would encourage applications from backgrounds outside the agriculture sector.

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, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements are in place to support this.