General Farm Assistant

We''re recruiting for a General Farm Assistant for a farm in Essex, CM5. The exciting and varied role has been created for someone to become a key team member at a progressive mixed-farming business in Essex between Ongar and Chelmsford. They grow over 300 ha of combinable crops and offer further contract farming services, including umbilical slurry/digestate application. They also have a 600-sow indoor unit with progeny, finished on the same site and another site in East Anglia. The business also has a few diversifications: food manufacturing, renewables, property, woodland, and countryside stewardship. Job description: Tractor driving - mucking out, hedgecutting, slurry pump work, and some arable operations at peak times Grounds maintenance - cutting grass, cutting hedges, strimming, pressure washing, painting Pig stock - move pigs, holiday cover on stock, repairs, maintenance Workshop duties This job would be well suited to a new entrant, a tractor driver, or a stockperson looking for additional variety. Further training, where required, will be provided. Person specifications: Passionate about farming Polite, enthusiastic, positive A team player, motivated, willing to listen and learn, and able to work under pressure A full UK driver''s license is essential Desirable Tickets (not essential as further training will be given): Telehandler Masted Forklift PA1 and PA2 PA4G and PA4S Our client is looking for someone who wants a long-term role. The opportunities, ..... full job details .....