At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate machinery, manage grain intake, and maintain site hygiene.
- Company: Join the UK's leading independent maltster with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Full-time work during harvest, retention bonus, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Perfect for students interested in agriculture; local candidates encouraged to apply.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in agriculture while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Flexibility, basic computer skills, and a reliable team player attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
7am-7pm Monday-Friday, with weekend shifts once intake has commenced.
Work duties will include:
- Tipping of lorries into correct intake bins
- Grain drying
- Assisting with the storage of grain bulks
- General site housekeeping and hygiene to meet company policies
Key requirements:
- Flexibility with working hours
- Basic computer skills, especially when programming equipment and ensuring machine controls are set correctly
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Good team player
- Be able to work without supervision
- Retention Bonus
- Experience of working for a Certified B Corporation accredited company
- Guaranteed full time work in the harvest period
- Valuable experience of a busy working environment with involvement in risk assessments and standard operating procedures
- On-site parking
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone studying agriculture, or interested in a career in agriculture, to work for the UK’s leading independent maltster.
Simpsons Malt operates a Substance Misuse Policy and testing will be undertaken upon commencement of employment, with random testing thereafter. Applications are encouraged from local candidates.
Plant Operators (Stracathro) Stracathro Grain Store, Brechin Temporary - Harvest 2026 employer: Simpsons Malt
Simpsons Malt is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Stracathro Grain Store in Brechin, where you can gain invaluable experience in the agricultural sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide guaranteed full-time work during the harvest period, alongside a retention bonus and opportunities to engage in risk assessments and standard operating procedures. Our commitment to a supportive work culture, combined with on-site parking and a focus on community involvement, makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful employment in agriculture.
