Job Vacancies

How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound? Here at Branston, we take our people seriously.

We’re looking for a talented Trials Agronomist to manage the Branston variety trials programme, ensuring all trial varieties are grown to the protocols and specifics so they provide reliable data for decision making. It’s a busy and varied role, so your ability to multitask, prioritise and delegate is essential.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and offer some great rewards in addition to a competitive salary; contributory salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, access to a variety of high street discounts, critical illness cover (optional), Health & Well-Being support for you and your family, Green Car Scheme, free parking, free tea & coffee, and of course, free potatoes!

Working alongside most departments throughout Branston, especially the Seed & Agronomy team, the ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in an agronomy / trial’s role. Candidates that currently hold BASIS & FACTS qualifications would be desirable, although not essential.

To succeed within the role, you’ll need to have a sound knowledge of potato production and growing whilst also having good planning and organisation skills. A good understanding of Microsoft packages (including Excel and Outlook) is also necessary, with being a competent and confident driver with a B&E (trailer) pass test essential for the role.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.  

How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound? Here at Branston, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented Transport Coordinator to looks after the outward haulage transport planning and administration for department.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and offer some great rewards in addition to a competitive salary; contributory salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, access to a variety of high street discounts, critical illness cover (optional), Health & Well-Being support for you and your family, Green Car Scheme, free parking, free tea & coffee, and of course, free potatoes!

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be the primary contact point for customers and haulier partners, whilst also ensuring that safety, service and savings targets are adhered to. The main focus of the role is to plan transport for all areas and ensure that they are operating efficiently, ensuring that all KPI’s are adhered to.

To succeed within the role, you’ll need to be able to think on your feet, adapting to delays/road closures on a daily basis. You’ll also need an understanding of transport planning and industry standards as well as excellent communication skills – you’ll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders. A good understanding of Microsoft packages (including Excel and Outlook) is also necessary, with the ability to work to deadlines efficiently and effectively being essential.

If this sounds like you, get in touch.

We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead and support our multi-skilled engineering team at the Ilminster site.

As the Senior Engineer, you will ensure that health and safety remains our top priority and be able to lead and motivate a team covering a 24/7 factory process.

You’ll be responsible for the planned maintenance programs and new equipment installations through to front line breakdown and fault-finding.

We're looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Maintenance Department.

We’re all about growing; our people, our business and of course our potatoes.

We work together – in teams, across sites with our customers and growers – towards common goals. You’ll be building trusting relationships with the team taking the lead on all safety issues to improve safety.

You’ll ensure that day to day maintenance, service and breakdown operations are carried out to a high standard, and that production lines are kept operating at the highest level possible, while working safely to existing site standards. The role will be varied and will also encompass certain site facilities requirements in various departments as needed.

Do you have a passion to succeed and can-do attitude? We are recruiting for a Raw Materials, B2B & Yard Team Leader to join the team at our Lincoln Fresh factory. 

You will report to the Intake and Storage Manage at our Lincoln Fresh Site where you will lead a team and ensure all processes and procedures are maintained to the required internal and external customer standards. The role demands a requirement to implement and manage change, drive continual improvement through processes, team development and minimise waste all whilst driving commitment to ensure health and safety is a number one priority. You will have a keen eye for detail, great communication skills and be a strong team player.

We are Branston. A company with a passion for success, sustainability, and seriously good people.

If you are passionate about climate action and want to have an environmental impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. As part of ‘Our Why’, where we aim to make a positive different to how we feed the planet, we are looking for a Net Zero Research Manager to oversee our Net Zero project, in partnership with Innovate UK and B-hive.

The role will be an important cog in our Net Zero development in 2022 and beyond, working with various teams within the business and externally to deliver long-term change. You will support growth and development, track and report on the programme’s achievements, manage budgets, support research and marketing activities, as well as liaise with industry experts to challenge the norm.

Initially a 3-year fixed-term contract role, there is a view for the role to be taken on permanently on a longer-term basis.

This is a great opportunity for soon to be / recently graduated candidates, or school leavers, to join an exciting project and have direct exposure to clients and value adding responsibilities.

We’re looking for someone who has a genuine interest in environmental business needs, who has the ability to build effective relationships, has a high level of attention to detail and who has an approachable and professional manner. A practical understanding of potato production is essential, with a preference for a degree level qualification. Successful candidates will be familiar with farming practices as well as how they affect the carbon footprint of production systems.

If this sounds like you, get in touch.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and offer some great rewards in addition to a competitive salary; contributory salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, critical illness cover (optional), Health & Well-Being support for you and your family, Green Car Scheme, free parking, free tea & coffee, and of course, free potatoes!

Join a great team today – Apply Now!

We are looking for  Line Operatives to work at our factory just outside of Lincoln. 

You will be a key member of the team working to ensure the smooth running of our busy production lines whilst playing an important part in making sure every product packed is to the highest standard.

Our site in Abernethy, Perthshire is currently seeking an experienced and skilled Forklift Driver. The site is a small but efficient potato manufacturing plant. The role is based in our despatch area of site working closely within a small team, reporting into the despatch team leader, loading refrigerated vehicles & scanning finished goods

Our site in Abernethy, Perthshire is currently seeking an experienced and skilled Forklift Driver. The site is a small but efficient potato manufacturing plant, which complies with all government legislation regarding Covid-19 to keep all of our colleagues safe. The role is based in our intake area of site. The successful applicant will be responsible for loading and unloading potato boxes on to LGV vehicles, and stacking boxes within our storage sheds on site. Shifts are over a fixed 3.5 day week, with additional hours available.

We’re searching for a new team member to take on the role of Day Transport Supervisor. Reporting directly to the Group Transport Manager, day to day you’ll be responsible for a team of drivers as first point of contact for any operational issues. Getting the lorries to our customers on time is important, so great communication skills is essential to ensure the smooth running of allocated transport shift activity.

Are you an enthusiastic and committed individual who has a passion to succeed? We are looking for someone to join the team for this year's potato harvest. FTC July 22 to Oct 22

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