Sprayer & Combine Operator

Sprayer & Combine Operator
Oxfordshire

Details

Hours - Full time
Department - Farming
Contract type - Permanent
Reporting to - Farm Manager

The job

• 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.

Personal

• 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

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