JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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

A handyman/lady is required for a farm business in the Walkerburn area as the current person is retiring.

The main task is keeping a large walled-garden which would involve strimming and hedge trimming including the use of a cherry picker for the autumn cut. Other tasks include working with livestock and fencing.

The position would be part or full-time depending on skills.

Currently there is no accommodation.

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.

BEDMAX

Location: near Belford, Northumberland (14 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed and 17 miles from Alnwick)

Bedmax is the UK’s foremost equine and animal bedding production company. As a progressive, family-owned business, we are looking for a full-time Production Operative to join our manufacturing team at our Northumberland plant. In addition to producing high-quality bedding products, we manufacture Hotmax, a fuel log created from the by-products of our bedding production process.

Job Summary:

This is a varied and rewarding role, requiring the successful candidate to perform a range of manufacturing tasks, using complex equipment to ensure the plant runs smoothly and safely. The role offers excellent training opportunities, with support from an experienced manager and team leaders.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of working in a similar role

• Mechanically-minded

• Forklift driver’s licence (essential)

• Perform daily checks on factory equipment

• Experience with high standards of Health & Safety

• Focus on producing consistently high-quality products

Main Responsibilities:

• Safely operate large 360-degree loading equipment, forklifts, and telescopic loaders

• Operate BEDMAX’s bagging and drying machinery

• Troubleshoot basic issues to maintain factory operations

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment

• Ensure product quality standards are met

• Carry out preventative maintenance on factory equipment

Personal Attributes:

• Proficient in written and spoken English, numerate, and highly responsible

• Initiative-driven, eager to undergo training, and committed to team support

Salary: £13 per hour, with increases based on experience and successful completion of the probationary period. This includes a shift premium, with shifts rotating between mornings and late shifts. Overtime is available and paid at time and a half.

Note: Due to the location of the plant, own transport is essential.

Experienced GFW required to join a dedicated team on farm near Duns.

Must be motivated, diligent, and reliable. Duties will include day-to-day stock work and tractor work, with every 3rd weekend on.
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The farm has a pig enterprise with 350 sows and is looking to expand arable contracting business in SE Scotland. Stock experience would be an advantage whilst with pig not essential as pig training will be applied on farm.
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The company has an ongoing training program for all employees and is fully compliant in all health and safety awareness programmes.
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The farm is a 15-minute drive from the centre of Duns. Attractive package for the right candidate.

Various Harvest Positions available on farms in the Scottish Borders from mid July/August - October

Grain Carting, Cultivations, Drier Work

Tractor Driving Experience Essential

Are you looking for lambing work in 2025?

Please get in touch with references and availability.

Staff required for indoor (days or nights) and outdoor lambings.

We have a number of members who occasionally require help with sheep work. Good dogs an advantage

If you are travelling at present or are planning a trip in the next year, let us know if you are looking for stock work or a harvest job.

Send us your CV

Experience Essential.

Labour positions always available. Builders, fencers, tractor drivers and stockmen etc. Recruiting now for spring work, lambing, calving and harvest.