Arable Foreman – Somerset

Open to discussing a shift pattern

£35,000 – £50,000 per annum

Accommodation is available depending on your circumstances

Essential criteria:

• Experienced in operating/servicing machinery
• You will be an individual who enjoys being hands-on and capable of leading a team in a positive and supportive manner.

Note – You will be working directly for the farm, not through REAL Success Ltd

Our Farm

We are a family-run farm, proud to have operated a successful farming business since 1923 at Newley Farm. We farm 900 acres, which is a mix cropped made up of grass, maize and cereals.  We have a dairy herd of 700+ followers, who are housed and calved all year round, with their milk supplied to Saputo. We run a fleet of modern John Deere, Fendt, tractors and machines and have a friendly team of 12 across the business.

Your role

We are looking for an Experienced Lead Operator to lead our arable operation, with roles and responsibilities including;

• Day to day leadership of the arable team.
• Carrying out routine servicing, welding and maintenance of machinery throughout the farm.
• Being hands-on with peak seasonal requirements – (sprayer, combine or drilling).
• Leading a team to ensure that all field operations are covered to high standard on time within weather windows.
• Oversee general estate management, including fencing and yard maintenance.
• Overseeing the wider team when the Farm Owner is away, providing relief support if required to the dairy including relief feeding.

You will

• Hold a UK Driving Licence
• Have a UK Right to Work
• Have comprehensive experience in operating, servicing and maintaining tractors
• Be competent in all field work.
• Possess a proactive attitude to get the job done properly and to a high standard
• Be friendly and supportive and work well as part of a team

Open to discussing a shift pattern

£35,000 – £50,000 per annum

Accommodation is available depending on your circumstances