Assistant Farm Manager

Posted 5 hours 41 minutes ago by Castle Ashby Farms

Permanent
Not Specified
Primary Industry Jobs
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Job Description

Assisting the Farm Manager, a key role exists for a reliable enthusiastic person.

Enterprises

1800 acres arable cropping, including wheat, barley, beans, oats, SFI fallow.

Small beef finishing enterprise (Aberdeen Angus)

Parkland grass utilised by third party sheep graziers.

Woodchip biomass heating system for 70 properties.

Environmental managed areas.

Skills Required

Required to operate a "Sands" 30 metre self-propelled sprayer.

Conversant with modern arable machinery and operations including: - subsoiling, ploughing, secondary cultivations. Relief drilling and harvesting.

Tractor work including, trailer haulage, topping, haymaking, and hedge cutting.

Manage grain storage and drying.

A high standard of machinery maintenance is required.

Operate and service a biomass system. (Training provided)

Cattle handling, feeding and bedding.

Estate maintenance, including fencing, building repairs, welding and ground works.

Person

Would ideally suit an ambitious person looking to progress their career.

A versatile and multiskilled person, able to think on their feet and adapt to situations.

Computer literate, numerate, with good record keeping ability.

A tidy person, able to communicate well and take instruction.

The role involves long hours at peak periods and some weekend work.

Driving licence, PA1, PA2, telehandler certification essential.

The following would be advantageous: - PA4, PA6, ATV, chainsaw certification. (BASIS and FACTS)

Package

Competitive salary and benefits.

Attractive village house available for the successful candidate.

Ongoing training and opportunity of career development for the right person.

Please email current CV with covering letter to

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