Management role in South Lincolnshire farming business
- Recruiter
- Proctor Bros (Long Sutton) Ltd
- Location
- South Lincolnshire/North Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 25 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 07 Feb 2021
- Sector
- Arable & Agronomy, Crop Science & Nutrition, Farm Work, Food & Fresh Produce, Machinery, Technical, Trading & Purchasing
- Job Type
- Agronomist, Assistant Manager, Driver/Operator, Farm Manager, Manager/Supervisor, Sprayer Operator
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Excellent opportunity available for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to develop their agronomy, management and storage skills within our business, working alongside the owner/manager and operations manager.
We farm 2,300ha in South Lincolnshire/North Cambridgeshire growing potatoes, cereals, sugar beet, oilseeds, vining/dried peas, and mustard. We operate a large potato storage enterprise and a haulage operation.
A keen interest in agronomy is essential for this role. Your main responsibility will be managing the application of crop inputs including plant protection products, fertilisers and manures. You will be responsible for crop planning, input ordering and record keeping. Crop and potato storage roles will be developed.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Fresh produce supply chain awareness
- Exposure to customer protocols and compliance measures
- Ability to plan and manage their time effectively
- Excellent IT skills
- BASIS & FACTS qualifications
- PA1/PA2/spraying experience in order to occasionally act as a relief operator
This is a key role within our management team and is a great opening to work in a progressive farming business with opportunities for career development.
Please email your CV and relevant experience to stafford@proctorbros.co.uk or call 07768915691.
Closing date – Sunday 7th February 2021
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