Do you want to build a career in the Agriculture Industry?
Are you ready to kickstart your career in a progressive farming environment? Luffness Mains Farming, based in East Lothian, is seeking a motivated leader to join our team.
Why is this a great place to start your career?
We are a LEAF Marque accredited potato, carrot and cereals arable farm with strong sustainability credentials. We supply fresh produce into the UK retail market every day and have a strong believe in a vertically integrated supply chain.
This role offers first-hand experience in advanced farming practices, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to an innovative operation expanding due to market demands.
What will you do?
* Support all stages of our production process, learning our methods and practices for producing high-quality crops.
* Conduct regular field visits, audits, stock sampling, soil analysis, and more
* Gather and analyse data from soil samples, weather stations and field visits.
* Support audits, stock sampling, and software administration (GLGM & Livetrace).
* Manage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, giving you high visibility within the business.
* Assist with data analysis, software management, administrative tasks, and other critical operational functions that periodically require doing.
What are we looking for?
* An initiative-taking person with a degree in Agriculture.
* Someone with strong observational skills leading to suggestions for improvements and change.
* A proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different aspects of the business.
* A passion for modern farming and strong commercial awareness.
* A character that is honest, hardworking and easily approached.
* Someone that does not mind travelling around Eastern Scotland
Accommodation could be available on the farm.
Only people with full right to work in the UK need apply. Visa sponsorship is not an option for this role.