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Night Shift Harvest Operator (Stracathro)

Closing date

31 Jul 2026

Contract type

Temporary - Harvest 2026

Location

Stracathro Grain Store, Brechin

Hours

7pm-7am - This includes weekend work

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us for the harvest season, during the period from
July to October. We are looking to employ a keen person to help us perform pre harvest 
preparation and assist with intake during the harvest period.

Harvest Intake Outside Operator:

  • Tipping lorries into the correct barley holding bins.
  • Grain drying.
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene on the intakes throughout the day.
  • Taking drier samples.
  • General site tidying.

Key requirements:

  • Flexibility with working hours.
  • Basic computer skills, especially when programming equipment and ensuring machine controls are set correctly.
  • Reliable and self-motivated.
  • Good team player.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Be able to work without supervision.

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.

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