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Farm Worker

BH Savidge & Son
Ross-on-Wye HR9 7JZ
£34,000 - £40,000 a year - Full-time

Location

Ross-on-Wye HR9 7JZ

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking

Full job description

BH Savidge & Son is a family run business located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire farming a mix of Wheat, Barley, Peas, Herbage Seeds and Potatoes. We are currently farming just over 1000 hectares with 300ha of this being potatoes. We are now seeking a new member to join our team.

Operating one of our Fendt 720’s you will be involved with:

  • De-stoning
  • Cultivating
  • Fertiliser Logistics
  • Irrigation duties
  • All aspects of Harvest Work

There is also the potential for the right applicant to operate our trailed potato harvester.

The role is varied and no two days are the same. Attributes that the successful candidate will possess:

  • Must have previous experience in operating farm machinery (3+ years preferred)
  • Previous experience working with potatoes and irrigation is preferred but not essential
  • A strong attention to detail
  • Basic maintenance understanding to look after tractors and machinery.
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Pro-active and can-do attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Full driving licence
  • Telehandler/forklift/PA1/PA2 tickets are all desirable but not necessarily essential

Any other relevant qualifications and certificates to the above role would be beneficial. This is a full-time position, 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The candidate would be expected to work overtime during busy periods of the year.

The successful candidate will ideally start between early January and the end of February but is negotiable for the right applicant.

Competitive salary of between £34,000 to £40,000 which is inclusive of 500 hours Overtime. After 500 hours overtime has been reached an hourly overtime rate will be paid alongside the regular salary. This rate will depend on the experience of the candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £34,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ross-on-Wye HR9 7JZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2025
Reference ID: Experienced Farm Worker