We are looking for a Delivery Driver to join the Frontier team, based at Braintree, on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 6 months. There is the potential that this role could become permanent, depending on the success of the fixed-term contract and the needs of the business.
You will be delivering a range of agriculture products to farmers in the Essex region outside the M25 area; to assist in the delivery of high standards of safety, quality and operations whilst being a part of a team that operates with integrity and accountability while delivering a high standard of customer service.
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%
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
About You Good communicator with the ability to consult with all team members and site management team Able to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst maintaining Frontier’s ICE values Adapts quickly and successfully to accommodate changing business and customer needs, whilst providing a responsive customer focussed service Works to accommodate the seasonal nature of Frontier’s business Adopts a customer first mindset while ensuring that compliance is maintained at all times that where relevant all internal procedures are adhered to at all times The ability to work collaboratively with others and to work without supervision A full UK driving license + Category C driving licence ADR & CPC (can be provided for the right candidate)
Your Role As a Delivery Driver your role will involve:
Correctly delivering a range of agricultural products to farm (manual handling will be required) Working with our office and stores teams to pick and plan delivery routes Conducting vehicle checks Maintaining high standards of customer service whilst being the face of the company A strong focus on Health and Safety Assisting in all site’s operational areas outside of peak times Ensuring vehicle documentation is completed as per company guidelines Achieving vehicle empathy targets as set by Fleet services
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.
Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First 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.
