Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Production
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Heals Mill
Compensation: £32 / year
We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on individual to join us as a Blending Site Operator, playing a key role in delivering high-quality feed products and supporting British agriculture. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in maintaining high standards, and enjoy working as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 47 Hours per week, working Monday to Friday
As a Blending Site Operator, you’ll be central to the smooth running of our blending plant operations. From raw material intake to loading finished products, you’ll help ensure everything is manufactured safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards. This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety and opportunities to develop your skills.
Key responsibilities include:
• Operating mill equipment and process systems safely and efficiently
• Managing weighbridge procedures for intake, out-loading, and quality control
• Operating bagging and packing systems and maintaining accurate records
• Monitoring stock levels of raw materials, packaging, and finished products
• Following medicated feed procedures in line with VMD requirements
• Supporting compliance audits and reporting incidents promptly
• Promoting a “clean as you go” approach and maintaining hygiene standards
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or agricultural environment
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Familiarity with operating machinery or automated systems
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations and compliance standards
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach
📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free parking on site
🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We are the UK’s leading agricultural supply and rural retailing business. Since 1960, it’s been in our nature to support the future of UK agriculture. From a group of local farmers, to a community of 9,000 farmer shareholders, we’ve never lost sight of our shared purpose to work for the greater good of UK agriculture.
We’re 1,700 experts in our field - retailers, engineers, buyers and advisors - all focused on looking after our customers and developing in our careers. We’re trusted to work in the best way to get the best results and we challenge ourselves to be better and take every opportunity to get better.
Our colleagues are the most important part of our business and that’s why we put people above process. So, while you’re working hard to support UK agriculture, we’re working hard to make sure you’re supported too, from endless learning and development opportunities through to a range of health, wellbeing and financial benefits.
We're proud to have created an environment unlike anywhere else. We're there for each other, like any good team; and we're here to progress, like every good business, and that’s why we want to employ the best people and provide an environment where you feel welcome and supported.
If it’s in your nature to support the future of UK agriculture, take a look at our website today.
