Soil Technician Contractor Tyne & Wear in Newcastle upon Tyne - Frontier Agriculture Limited

SOYL, a division of Frontier Agriculture Ltd, is the UK market leading precision crop production service provider, offering expert advice, services and support to growers to improve the economic, agronomic and environmental performance of their farm business.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Newcastle area to carry out soil sampling and associated in-field services for our farmer clients across the Tyne & Wear region. This role is for self-employed contractors or individuals who are available to support us throughout the year, who own an ATV.
Often working alone, you will be self-motivated, organised and have previous experience involving customer facing activities to ensure we provide a professional and safe service to customers. This is a physically demanding role, and you must be accustomed to working outside throughout the year. Full training is provided.
Ideal Candidate
Strong customer focus
Strong communication skills both over the phone and face to face
Full UK driving licence ideally with a trailer licence included
Able to work outside in all conditions
IT literate
Own ATV
Proven attention to detail
Prior experience in a soil sampling role would be advantageous but is not essential.
Key responsibilities
Field services including GPS soil sampling
Handling of digital data and maps
Management and planning of customer orders and schedules
Understand and deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication via phone and on-farm
Active participation with the health and safety culture to fit with SOYLs national policy.
About Us
SOYL is a division of Frontier Agriculture Ltd and is the UKs largest precision farming business. Our head office is based in Berkshire.
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 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.

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