Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon neutral, high technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.
Requirements
* Experienced forage harvester driver to operate a CLAAS Jaguar 970 forage harvester harvesting summer whole crop and autumn maize for AD feedstock
* Familiar with trimble GPS equipment
* Experience around cultivations and general farm work
* Capable of managing the in field operation of a forage team and coordinating tractors, trailers and HGVs.
* Pro-active approach to promoting health and safety in the workplace
* Must be pro-active in continuous professional development
* A good level of workshop and maintenance knowledge preferred as you will be responsible for ensuring machinery is kept to a high standard of cleanliness and condition.
Person Specification:
* An understanding of precision farming and modern agricultural machinery
* 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
* Based at Carrington but expected to travel to various land blocks associated with the business.
* Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety
Benefits
* Pro-rata holiday;
* 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.