Assistant Farm Manager

Enterprises

1800 acres arable cropping, including wheat, OSR, barley, beans, oats, canary seed.

Small beef finishing enterprise (Aberdeen Angus)

Parkland grass utilised by third party sheep graziers.

Woodchip biomass heating system for 70 properties.

Environmentally managed areas.

Skills Required

Required to operate a “Househam” 24 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.

Driving licence, PA1, PA2, telehandler certification essential.

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

Package

A salaried position involving long hours at peak periods and some weekend work.

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 robert@comptonestates.co.uk

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