Harvest Operations Driver (Stracathro)

Harvest Operations Driver:

To ensure timely co-ordination of deliveries, ensuring customer requirements are always adhered to, as well as assisting the wider team with general harvest operations.

• Safely operate a company vehicle to deliver products.
• Maintain accurate records of collections, deliveries and mileage.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks (fuel, tyres, lights) and report any issues promptly. 
• Assist with general harvest tasks on site when required, including light labouring, tidying and supporting intake staff. 
• Follow site safety rules and procedures at all times. 
• Represent the organisation professionally when visiting farms and partner sites. 

Key requirements:

• Full, clean UK driving licence. 
• Forklift truck certificate of competence would be beneficial. 
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. 
• Continuous improvement mindset. 
• Strong communication skills and a polite, professional manner. 
• Reliability and flexibility – harvest hours can be long and vary with weather. 
• Previous agricultural or logistics experience is helpful but not essential. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Retention Bonus.
• Experience of working for a Certified B Corporation accredited company.
• Guaranteed full time work in the harvest period.
• You would gain some valuable experience of a busy working environment with involvement in risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
• On-site parking.

This is an ideal opportunity for anyone studying agriculture, or interested in a career in agriculture, to work for the UK’s leading independent maltster.

Simpsons Malt operates a Substance Misuse Policy and testing will be undertaken upon commencement of employment, with random testing thereafter.

To apply, please complete this application form.