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.