Skilled Arable Operator / Foreman / Cattle
Skilled Arable Operator / Foreman / Cattle - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire Border - £35,000 to £48,000 +Accommodation
The Job:
An opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated individual to join a progressive family run mixed farm located near the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire border. This is a varied hands on role working across both arable and livestock enterprises, supporting the day to day running of the farm alongside wider diversification projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a broad range of duties across the business and will also help supervise seasonal staff when required.
The farm operates across three separate sites, so the role requires someone who is organised, self motivated, and capable of managing workloads independently. Daily duties will include drilling, spraying, relief combining, cattle husbandry, and machinery maintenance.
You will be working with a modern fleet of machinery including New Holland, Case, Knight, Horizon and JCB equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drilling and establishing crops including wheat, forage and grain maize
- Operating sprayers and fertiliser spreaders
- Relief combine driving during harvest
- Managing the husbandry and feeding of beef cattle
- Operating TMR diet feeders and livestock equipment
- Carrying out machinery repairs and workshop maintenance
- Supporting the day to day running of different farm sites
- Assisting with seasonal operations and wider farm projects
- Supervising seasonal staff when required
The Company:
A well established family farming business operating a mixed arable and beef enterprise across 1,385 acres. The business continues to invest in modern machinery, progressive farming practices, and the long term future of the farm.
The Candidate:
- Strong practical experience within arable farming
- Experience working with beef cattle advantageous
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Telehandler certificate
- PA1 and PA2 certificates with spraying experience
- Experience operating combines, seed drills,and GPS guidance systems
- Workshop and machinery maintenance skills
- Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Good attention to detail and a positive attitude towards farming
The Package:
- £35,000 to £48,000 salary depending on experience
- Spacious modern three bedroom cottage available
- Pension scheme
- 28 days holiday
- Opportunity to join a progressive mixed farming business with modern equipment
Please email your CV to Amber Read, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at ARead@agriRS.co.uk.
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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