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Colour Sorter Operative (Mobile Unit)

Location: Various Cefetra Facilities (East Anglia area)

Contract Type: Self-Employed Contractor

Cefetra is seeking a reliable and technically capable business to supply a Self-Employed Colour Sorter Operative to manage and operate a mobile optical sorting unit across our grain storage and processing sites. This role is essential in ensuring that grain and raw materials meet stringent quality standards through effective removal of discoloured, damaged, or contaminated product.

This is a mobile, field-based role ideal for a self-motivated contractor with a strong mechanical aptitude and a flexible approach to seasonal work. Full training on the colour sorting equipment can be provided.

Scope of Works

• Operate and maintain mobile colour sorting machinery to deliver high-quality sorting services

• Conduct pre- and post-operational checks, perform minor maintenance, and coordinate major servicing as needed

• Accurately report daily activities including volumes processed, quality metrics, and material losses

• Liaise regularly with the Central Operations Team to coordinate schedules, report outputs, and flag operational issues

• Work collaboratively with site teams to ensure smooth integration of sorting activities into wider site operations

• Adhere to all site-specific health and safety protocols, including inductions, risk assessments, and permit requirements

• Promote the colour sorting service to other sites and support its expansion through professional service delivery

Key Requirements

• Experience with grain cleaning or colour sorting equipment is advantageous but not essential

• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment independently

• Understanding of grain quality standards and contaminants

• Ability and willingness to travel between sites

• Clear and consistent communication and reporting skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Forklift and/or telehandler certification

• Experience in grain storage, bulk material handling, or agricultural processing

• Familiarity with industry compliance and quality assurance standards

Contract Terms

• Engagement Type: Self-employed contractor

• Remuneration: Competitive day rates with potential for increased workload as the service expands

• Flexibility: Work schedules aligned with seasonal demand and operational needs

• Training: Full training on colour sorting equipment and operational procedures provided

Due to our valued stockman returning home to his family farm, an opportunity has arisen for a full-time stockperson/GFW. We are a family run hill/upland business spread over three units between Ashkirk and Roberton in the Scottish Borders.

Stocking consists of 1800 ewes split equally between Lanark type Blackface and North Country Hill Cheviots, 100 cows consisting of Pedigree Galloways and Shorthorn crosses and a small pedigree herd of Beef Shorthorns. All big bale silage is made in house.

Additional work may be available for a family member such as an apprenticeship.

The candidate will require:

● Experience with livestock
● Good working dogs essential
● Attention to detail and work in a tidy manner
● Ability to work alone or as part of a team
● Ability to undertake light tractor work associated with the business
● Ability to fence but not essential

Salary commensurate with experience including pension scheme and 4/5 bedroom ch/dg house with wood burner and electric range cooker.