Salary
£37,943 - £41,423 (A40-A43) Per Annum
Contractual hours
48
Basis
Full time
Package
35 days annual leave, bank holidays, two-week festive closure, free parking, generous pension scheme with 20.8% employer contribution, on site gym membership available, Pluxee reward scheme plus other benefits
Job category/type
Support Staff
Date posted
22/08/2025
Job reference
R101770
Job Title: Arable Foreman / Tractor Driver
Status: Full-Time, Permanent (48 hours per week)
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 14th September 2025
Overview
Reaseheath College is one of the premier land-based College located in South Cheshire with an enviable reputation for quality and partnerships with industry. The College has a beautiful rural setting situated amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities.
About the role
As Arable Foreman, you'll take operational leadership of our arable and estate maintenance activities, supporting both commercial farming and student research. You'll play a key role in our transition to precision farming, using cutting-edge technologies like GPS, robotics, and drone systems. This role also involves daily feeding of livestock and active engagement with students to enhance their learning experience.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead crop establishment, growth, and harvesting operations.
* Maintain agricultural estate and machinery to high standards.
* Support livestock units with machinery operations.
* Implement precision farming techniques and data-driven decision-making.
* Engage with students to enrich their practical learning.
* Manage budgets and liaise with external service providers.
* Maintain records and uphold health & safety standards.
The successful candidate will have:
* Significant experience in machinery-based operations and precision farming.
* Strong understanding of legislation, compliance, and record-keeping.
* PA1, PA2, and PA6 qualifications (or willingness to train).
* Enthusiasm for working with students and sharing expertise.
* FACTS/BASIS training and agronomy experience (desirable).
For more information, please refer to the additional job description.
Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.