Sprayer & Combine Operator
Oxfordshire
Details
Hours - Full time
Department - Farming
Contract type - Permanent
Reporting to - Farm Manager
The job
* You will be the lead spray operator and combine driver - specifically a CLAAS 8700 Lexion and Horsch trailed on a Fendt 728
* Responsibility of maintaining vehicles, machinery, and equipment to a high standard.
* Responsible for stock management including fertilisers etc.
* Managing the infield operation of the harvesting team and coordinating tractors and trailers.
* Liaising with our company Agronomists and Farm Manager to understand spraying requirements.
* Ensuring that records are kept up to date and accurate through our state-of-the-art ag system XFarm
* Working safely within our onsite workshop.
* Undertaking other general farm work activities as required.
Personal
* An understanding of precision farming and modern agricultural machinery
* Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety
* Experience of spraying with a high attention to detail
* Hold PA1, 2 and 4 qualifications
* Combine harvester driving experience preferable
* A good attention to detail and strong commitment to environmental protection
* Experience of large scale cultivation operations
* Professional manner
* Proactive and flexible approach to work
* Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks
* Ability to work under own initiative but also as part of a multifunctional team
* Holds a current UK driving licence
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