Tractor Operator

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 an operator to join our team as a full-time tractor driver primarily operating our Fendt 936.

The role will involve but not be limited to the following:

• Operating a Fendt 936 to carry out primary cultivations
• Bedtilling for Potatoes
• 4m Sumo Trio
• Relief drilling using a 6m Horsch Avatar
• General tractor operations involving all aspects of planting and harvesting all crops
• Irrigation duties

The role is extremely varied and no two days are the same.

Attributes that the successful candidate will possess:

• Must have previous experience in operating farm machinery
• Previous experience working with potatoes 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: Full Time Tractor Operator and Experienced Farm Worker