Sprayer & Combine Operator

We have an exciting opportunity, which doesn’t come around often, for a Spray Operator/Combine Driver to join our small team in Oxfordshire!

Requirements

You will be the lead spray operator and combine driver – specifically a CLAAS 8700 Lexion and Horsch trailed on a Fendt 728

Responsibility of maintaining vehicles, machinery, and equipment to a high standard.

Responsible for stock management including fertilisers etc.

Managing the infield operation of the harvesting team and coordinating tractors and trailers.

Liaising with our company Agronomists and Farm Manager to understand spraying requirements.

Ensuring that records are kept up to date and accurate through our state-of-the-art ag system XFarm

Working safely within our onsite workshop.

Undertaking other general farm work activities as required.

Person Specification

An understanding of precision farming and modern agricultural machinery

Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety

Experience of spraying with a high attention to detail

Hold PA1, 2 and 4 qualifications

Combine harvester driving experience preferable

A good attention to detail and strong commitment to environmental protection

Experience of large scale cultivation operations

Professional manner

Proactive and flexible approach to work

Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks

Ability to work under own initiative but also as part of a multifunctional team

Holds a current UK driving licence

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance;

Pension scheme;

Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);

Cycle to work scheme;

Free annual flu jab;

Free eye test;

Employee Assistant Programme;

Access to product discounts;

Organised social events;

Free parking;

Accommodation available