Arable Farmer/Tractor Driver

Reaseheath College; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned agricultural college in England is seeking an experienced Arable Foreman to lead operational activities in the arable sector and engage students in their learning. In this role, you will implement precision farming techniques and maintain high standards across the estate. Candidates should have significant machinery experience and relevant qualifications. The role offers generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and on-site gym membership.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 20.8% employer contribution

Enhanced sick pay up to 6 months full pay

On site gym membership available

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in machinery-based operations and precision farming.
• Strong understanding of legislation, compliance, and record-keeping.
• Enthusiasm for working with students and sharing expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead crop establishment, growth, and harvesting operations.
• Maintain agricultural estate and machinery to high standards.
• Implement precision farming techniques and data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Machinery-based operations

Precision farming

Legislation understanding

Engagement with students

Education

PA1, PA2, and PA6 qualifications

FACTS/BASIS training

Job description

Overview

Reaseheath College is one of the premier land-based colleges located in South Cheshire with an enviable reputation for quality and partnerships with industry. The College has a beautiful rural setting situated amongst 330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake, woodland and sports facilities.

About the role

As Arable Foreman, you'll take operational leadership of our arable and estate maintenance activities, supporting both commercial farming and student research. You'll play a key role in our transition to precision farming, using cutting-edge technologies like GPS, robotics, and drone systems. This role also involves daily feeding of livestock and active engagement with students to enhance their learning experience.

Key responsibilities

• Lead crop establishment, growth, and harvesting operations.
• Maintain agricultural estate and machinery to high standards.
• Support livestock units with machinery operations.
• Implement precision farming techniques and data-driven decision-making.
• Engage with students to enrich their practical learning.
• Manage budgets and liaise with external service providers.
• Maintain records and uphold health & safety standards.

The successful candidate will

• Significant experience in machinery-based operations and precision farming.
• Strong understanding of legislation, compliance, and record-keeping.
• PA1, PA2, and PA6 qualifications (or willingness to train).
• Enthusiasm for working with students and sharing expertise.
• FACTS/BASIS training and agronomy experience (desirable).

We can offer you

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

Please note this role constitutes regulated activity as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. Online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, as set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and values which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at [emailaddress] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.

Additional information

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