Experienced Tractor Driver And Farm Worker

Experienced Tractor Driver and Farm Worker
Vacancy Reference: #removed# SD

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. *

Have you at least 10 years experience in combinable crops and harvest work?

Do you have experience of using a drill equipment?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team to help continue the future success of a family run business?

If so, this could be the role for you…

The Company:
A farming company with a focus on crops and potatoes.

The Job Role:
A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced farm worker to join a growing team.

Location:
Herefordshire

Salary Package:
£35,000 - £42,500 basic salary which is inclusive of 500 hours overtime. After 500 hours overtime has been reached an hourly overtime rate will be paid alongside the regular salary. This rate will depend on the experience of the candidate. Accommodation is available, suitable for one person with shared facilities.

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 39 hours a week. During busy periods, you will be expected to work overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operating a Fendt 728 to carry out all combinable crop drilling using our 6m Horsch Avatar
2. Fertilizer Spreading
3. Primary cultivations
4. General tractor operations involving all aspects of planting and harvesting all crops
5. Irrigation duties
6. Potential for relief combining for the right candidate
7. De-stoning
8. Cultivating
9. Drilling
10. Fertiliser logistics
11. All aspects of harvest work

The role is varied, and no two days are the same.

Candidate Skills and Requirements:

• Must have previous experience in operating farm machinery, at least 10 years.
• Previous drilling experience
• Previous experience working with potatoes is preferred but not essential
• A strong attention to detail
• Basic maintenance understanding to look after tractors and machinery
• Ability to manage own workload
• Pro-active and can-do attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Telehandler/forklift/PA1/PA2 tickets are all desirable but not necessarily essential
• Any other relevant qualifications and certificates to the above role would be beneficial

Other:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Combine Harvester operating experience is desirable but not essential

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button.

Please send your CV to; Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer.

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.