Yard Person / Tractor Driver in Dorchester Ref 2133
- Recruiter
- Farm Solutions Ltd
- Location
- Dorchester
- Salary
- A competitive remuneration package is provided with this position.
- Posted
- 15 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 20 Aug 2018
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Farm:
Seeking Yard person for well established 420 commercial milking farm in Dorchester.
The Role:
The main task will be to assist in the basic tractor work, yard work and general duties of the farm including;
1.Yard and tractor work associated with the dairy unit
2.Stock work, moving groups of cows, assisting with vet routines etc.
3.Potentially Relief milking on holidays.
4.Bedding and scrapping cubicles using small case tractor
5.Help with and occasionally feed on relief basis with use of the mixer wagon and involvement in nutrition if keen and interested
6.Slurry irrigation
7.Some tractor fieldwork, rolling, chain harrowing.
Hours will be ten per day, based on a six day week, one weekend working in two. Tidiness and cleanliness of the overall farm is paramount for it future development within the Estate.
The Applicant:
We require applicants who will be competent and capable to take responsibility for:
•Hard worker and team player
•Previous experience in similar role
•Tractor experience
Telehandler and associated tickets/certificates welcomed.
A programme of training will be drawn up to enable all of the areas of work and skills to be achieved. Including Health and Safety. Can put together training packages and schemes for those with a keen interest and show commitment and drive to progress their learning.
This can include any tractor associated tickets, stock work courses, associated courses and training etc.
Accommodation:
2 bedroom cottage in village location available with the role.
Additional Info:
This is a contract position, where the successful person will operate as an agency worker with Farm Solutions. This means that the person will not have sub-contractor responsibilities and all statutory tax deductions and payments will be made by Farm Solutions on their behalf. Hourly pay operates, which includes pay for overtime hours worked.
To apply, please forward your CV to the Recruitment Manager or phone for further information.