Sprayer & Combine Operator

Yeomans Burleigh Ltd

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.
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