Job Description
We are looking for a Welder Fabricator to join the Frontier team, based at Nayland on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will support the workshop fabrication team with the in‑house manufacture of our bespoke mobile seed plants. During the harvest season you will drive to farms and process farm‑saved seed, checking its quality, taking samples and maintaining mobile machinery, always ensuring the site/machinery is clean and tidy and health and safety processes are adhered to.
The Benefits
- 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 Programme providing 24‑hour support & advice in areas such as health and well‑being 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 well‑being, Neurodiversity and Women’s network groups.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
- Welding and fabrication/engineering or coachbuilding experience.
- Mechanic/Bodyshop experience would be advantageous.
- Agricultural, engineering or grain handling experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided for the right candidate including PA1 & PA11.
Your Role
- Welding and fabricating new mobile seed plant units from the chassis upwards.
- Manufacturing elevators and conveyors.
- Fabricating machine hoppers.
- Installing all frameworks, augers, pneumatics and various auxiliary equipment.
- Operating the mobile seed plant unit during the harvest season, when required.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity, encouraging fairness and equal treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds and recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to our business goals.
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