A fabulous opportunity for a Tractor Driver on a family-owned business growing open field and other crops near Stratford upon Avon has arisen.
My Client is seeking an organised, self-starter who is able to work under their own initiative. You will need to be flexible on hours worked, as weather conditions may require spraying early morning and/or late evenings with time away from work in the middle of the day.
Working as part of a small team and closely with their in-house agronomist, PA1, PA2, and PA4G are required - but full training will be provided if needed.
You will benefit from a structured busy year, operating a fleet of Fents and John Deeres tractors. This role will encompass all aspects of ground work, crop husbandry work, harvest haulage, fertiliser spreading, inter-row hoeing, JCB Loadall work, and potentially 360 digger work.
Your main duties will include:
1. Tractor Driving
2. Liaising with other members of the team to aid in the above
3. Accurate record keeping using an online farm management system
4. General Maintenance of the Tractors and recording of daily/monthly checks
5. General farm work
6. Accurate and timely applications of pesticides to crops
Hours of Work:
* Main season is between March and November
* Aim to limit working hours to a maximum of 60 hours per week during the main season over 5 ½ days per week
* Winter season in the region of 40 hours per week
Remuneration:
* Competitive salary in line with experience, rising after successful probation
* Annual holiday entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays
* Salary: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year (depending upon experience)
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Stratford-upon-Avon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr