Farm Manager

JOB SCOPE

The farm manager will have a hands-on multi-functional role, working closely with one of the Partners to ensure the effective day to day running of the farm, while playing a vital role in the growth and development of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tractor/telehandler driver
• Maintenance and repair of farm machinery
• Pesticide and fertiliser application
• Seasonal operations experience
• Harvest management including relief combine work and grain store management
• Support contracted work to other farms
• Ability to propose /support further diversification ideas
• Awareness of security and health & safety issues
• Supply hay and straw as required to the livery yards
• Ensure good networking with neighbouring farms and visiting personnel
• Effective and pro-active communication with livery clients & industrial unit tenants.
• General upkeep and maintenance of farm fencing and properties

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Individual will preferably have an agriculture related degree or have a minimum of five years appropriate experience
• PA1, PA2, PA6 and telehandler certificates are desirable but not essential
• Full clean UK driving license
• Ideally candidate will have previous experience of arable and grassland cropping and seasonal operations
• Sound mechanical knowledge, along with welding and property maintenance experience
• Knowledge of Environmental Stewardship.
• Basic knowledge of farm legislation and compliance, to include computerised record keeping, knowledge of Gatekeeper an advantage.
• Chainsaw ticket
• An interest in business diversification
• Ability to implement self-generated work plans
• Effective interpersonal skills

If you are an ambitious individual who is keen to build upon your existing knowledge you will find this a challenging and diverse role. You will need to be self-motivated with good organisational skills and be prepared to work flexible hours as the job demands. The right individual will be given additional responsibilities and duties in keeping with their confirmed ability and knowledge base. A key element to this post is maintaining the existing profitable farming enterprise, while working with the Partners towards further diversification projects.

Apply now:  Please submit a single page letter and your CV to Anabel Barker at  anabelcbarker@gmail.com or by clicking the Apply button.