Agricultural Contracting Manager

We are looking for an Agricultural Contracting Manager to join the Frontier team, based at Holbeach, on a permanent, full-time basis. You will manage the contracting services team, based in Lincolnshire, leading and managing a small team. This is a site and field-based role providing crop protection applications, fertiliser applications, potato fogging. A major part of the role is delivering operational efficiency, building new business and creating team growth. You will also create an effective working environment, in line with business culture and values, retaining our first class reputation of excellence with our customers.

You will have a passion for agriculture, ideally with previous experience of farm management, people management and machinery who is looking to join a forward thinking and industry leading business.

• Competitive salary
• 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

• Knowledge of the arable farming sector
• Knowledge of farm machinery and operations.
• Knowledge of working with budgets and P&L
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Good understanding and use of Microsoft programmes
• Excellent communication skills

As an Agricultural Contracting Manager, your role will involve:

• Being responsible for the Health & Safety and wellbeing of staff on and off site within the contracting business including equipment, infrastructure, environment and working practices
• Managing the day-to-day planning of operational applications
• Communicating to key internal and external stakeholders
• Being responsible for the line management of the contracting team
• Liaising with machinery manufacturers and suppliers
• Being the primary link to other product lines involved in contracting
• Budget and P&L responsibility
• Assisting with procurement of prescribed chemistry and fertilisers

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.