General Farm Worker/Tractor Driver - Ref 1624 Essex
General Information
We are recruiting for a General Farm Worker/Tractor Driver for a farm in Essex (CM5).
Due to continued growth, our client is looking to employ a full-time General Farm Worker/Tractor Driver for the arable and contracting side of their family farming business. This role would suit someone who is a competent machinery operator and enjoys variety.
Job Responsibilities:
- To undertake machinery operations as instructed by their line manager, including (but not limited to) slurry pumping, cultivations, pesticide applications, rolling, mowing, bale and corn carting
- To assist with the maintenance of the business’ machinery, buildings and grounds
- Maintaining high standards and attention to detail in every operation
- Ensuring the security of farm sites and the health and safety of yourselves and others
- Working with the existing team
- Workshop duties
- Building Maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
Full in-house training will be provided on all the above and any external training where necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team and to grow in your career. The employer has an excellent reputation for developing and looking after staff.
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE + Overtime
Plus:
- Phone
- 23 days annual leave in addition to standard UK public holidays
Please note there is no accommodation available at present, so candidates must be able to commute to CM5.
Hours:
The typical working week is 07:30-16:30, Monday to Friday.
Weekends and overtime come into play at peak times on the arable and contracting (Feb - Oct) with a breakdown of jobs that will require overtime listed below:
- Umbilical spreading of slurries and digestate
- Corn cart
- Bale cart
- Cultivations
- Rolling
- Pesticide applications
For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd on Freephone at 0800 999 3655 or 07912864646 or email [email protected].
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