Position: Assistant Farm Manager
Opportunity: Transition to Farm Manager after 2 years due to anticipated retirement.
Experience Required: At least 3 years as a sprayer operator; involved in all spraying operations (2024 Amazone Sprayer to be used) alongside other cultivation tasks.
We are looking for a detail-oriented, careful individual who is happy to work in a team and independently to join our established family farming business in the Chelmsford/Braintree area in Essex. The farm primarily grows wheat, barley, OSR, beans, and linseed.
You will be joining the farming team consisting of the Farm Manager, an early 20's staff member, and a harvest student, covering 1400 acres. There is an opportunity to gain more industry qualifications (BASIS useful but not essential) and experience in running Red Tractor, SFI schemes, etc., at this stage.
To fit in with existing game and stimulated shoot diversifications, woodland, tourism, and residential teams.
Job Length: Permanent
Start Date: 30/06/2025
Finish Date: Not Specified
Pay: £2300
Hours: 39
Accommodation: Yes
Accommodation Type: Family House
Accommodation Price: Part of Job Package
Other Accommodation Information: On-farm accommodation includes a 3-bedroom house with farm office facilities, garden, and garage. The farm is located just off A12 at Hatfield Peverel, which has direct access to the London train line. Good local schools at prep and secondary levels (e.g., New Hall at Boreham). Shared farm truck.
Distance from Shops and Amenities: 2 miles (Hatfield Peverel), 5 miles (Witham), 5 miles (Chelmsford)
Driving Licence Required: Full UK Driving Licence
Other Information: Encouraged to come and visit farms and existing staff to make the right choice for you and us.
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