Express Recruitment are currently working in partnership with one of Nottingham’s most reputable employers. Our client is looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to live on-site, in a modern 3-bed cottage with funded expenses, on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a team within an agricultural or farming environment, have a relevant qualification in Agriculture, and have industry knowledge of modern dairy farming. In return, they are offering a competitive salary of up to c£40,000 per annum D.O.E and a generous benefits package including extended periods of annual leave, annual pay reviews, pension scheme, an opportunity to live on site, and more Roles & Responsibilities Manage a fleet of multiple industrial farm machines including telehandlers and tractors Monitor and observe cow movement and behaviours Manage a team of farm staff including issuing complex tasks Maintain and enhance high levels of farm hygiene across yards, sheds, robotics, and farm surgery Manage agricultural contractors including mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and slurry system engineers Instruct and assist dairy team with tasks Respond to urgent dairy-specific enquiries Attend trade shows and stay up to date with modern dairy farming industry developments Liaise with academics, students, and researchers including seeking requirements, data, and events Skills & Experience Experience managing a team in an agricultural environment Knowledge of modern dairy farming Relevant qualification in agriculture Experience operating farm machinery including tractors and telehandlers Excellent attention to detail with an ability to work to tight deadlines Knowledge of Health and Safety in a farming environment Confidence around animals including animal handling and observing closely Full, clean UK driving licence About Express Recruitment Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you. Vacancy Summary Hours: 5:30am-6:30pm, split shift basis (10 on 4 off) Salary: Up to c£40,000 per annum D.O.E Location: Kegworth, Nottingham Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.