Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newbury
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
We have an exciting opportunity, which doesn’t come around often, for a Spray Operator/Combine Driver to join our small team in Oxfordshire!
Requirements
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.
Person Specification
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
Benefits
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life assurance;
Pension scheme;
Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
Cycle to work scheme;
Free annual flu jab;
Free eye test;
Employee Assistant Programme;
Access to product discounts;
Organised social events;
Free parking;
Accommodation available