Arable Foreman – Somerset
Open to discussing a shift pattern
£35,000 – £50,000 per annum
Accommodation is available depending on your circumstances
Essential criteria:
* Experienced in operating/servicing machinery
* You will be an individual who enjoys being hands-on and capable of leading a team in a positive and supportive manner.
Note – You will be working directly for the farm, not through REAL Success Ltd
Our Farm
We are a family-run farm, proud to have operated a successful farming business since 1923 at Newley Farm. We farm 900 acres, which is a mix cropped made up of grass, maize and cereals. We have a dairy herd of 700+ followers, who are housed and calved all year round, with their milk supplied to Saputo. We run a fleet of modern John Deere, Fendt, tractors and machines and have a friendly team of 12 across the business.
Your role
We are looking for an Experienced Lead Operator to lead our arable operation, with roles and responsibilities including;
* Day to day leadership of the arable team.
* Carrying out routine servicing, welding and maintenance of machinery throughout the farm.
* Being hands-on with peak seasonal requirements – (sprayer, combine or drilling).
* Leading a team to ensure that all field operations are covered to high standard on time within weather windows.
* Oversee general estate management, including fencing and yard maintenance.
* Overseeing the wider team when the Farm Owner is away, providing relief support if required to the dairy including relief feeding.
Requirements
You will
* Hold a UK Driving Licence
* Have a UK Right to Work
* Have comprehensive experience in operating, servicing and maintaining tractors
* Be competent in all field work.
* Possess a proactive attitude to get the job done properly and to a high standard
* Be friendly and supportive and work well as part of a team
Benefits
Open to discussing a shift pattern
£35,000 – £50,000 per annum
Accommodation is available depending on your circumstances