Lead Sprayer and Combine Operator

LEAD SPRAYER and COMBINE OPERATOR Rougham Estate is situated just outside the picturesque market town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. The Estate features a diverse landscape of oak lined hedgerows, ancient meadows, and woodland, with a cropping area of approximately 1,100 hectares of combinable crops and sugar beet. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the arable team for a capable and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Lead Sprayer and Combine Operator, alongside general farm worker responsibilities. THE ROLE Operating and maintaining a 30m Horsch VT 5.230 self-propelled sprayer for the application of crop protection products and liquid fertilisers Operating and maintaining a Claas Lexion 7700TT combine with Convio ft header, harvesting wheat, barley, rye, and oilseed rape Supporting wider estate operations, including Christmas Tree Cutting Maintaining accurate operational records and ensuring machinery is maintained to a high standard Working safely and efficiently both independently and as part of a wider team CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Minimum age of 21 for operation of self-propelled machinery Full UK driving licence PA1 and PA2 certificates Strong interest in agronomy and precision farming technology Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills Good computer literacy Strong workshop and machinery maintenance skills Positive and flexible attitude, with willingness to work extended seasonal hours Good communication skills and a proactive ..... full job details .....