LEAD SPRAYER & COMBINE OPERATOR
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Rougham Estate is situated just outside the picturesque market town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The Estate features a diverse landscape of oak lined hedgerows, ancient meadows, and woodland, with a cropping area of approximately 1,100 hectares of combinable crops and sugar beet.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the arable team for a capable and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Lead Sprayer and Combine Operator, alongside general farm worker responsibilities.
THE ROLE
* Operating and maintaining a 30m Horsch VT 5.230 self-propelled sprayer for the application of crop protection products and liquid fertilisers
* Operating and maintaining a Claas Lexion 7700TT combine with Convio ft header, harvesting wheat, barley, rye, and oilseed rape
* Supporting wider estate operations, including Christmas Tree Cutting
* Maintaining accurate operational records and ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard
* Working safely and efficiently both independently and as part of a wider team
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum age of 21 for operation of self-propelled machinery
* Full UK driving licence
* PA1 and PA2 certificates
* Strong interest in agronomy and precision farming technology
* Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills
* Good computer literacy
* Strong workshop and machinery maintenance skills
* Positive and flexible attitude, with willingness to work extended seasonal xcswzye hours
* Good communication skills and a proactive approach to work
* Strong awareness of health and safety standards
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
* Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
* Standard 39-hour working week
* Local accommodation available if required
* Pension scheme
* 32 days holiday including bank holidays
* Ongoing training and professional development
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