Crop Production Lead: Farm & Estate Operations

Teaching Vacancies; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (18% employer contrib)

Health services access

Generous holiday (26+ days)

Discounts and cashback

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

City College Norwich invites applications for a Farm and Estate Technician (Crop Production). You will lead crop production and machinery operations across a large estate, while teaching students through practical demonstrations.

The role involves safe tractor/telehandler operation, data gathering for schemes and working with a team across a 160ha estate, under the Head of Easton Estate. A passion for outdoor work and a clean safety record are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in crop establishment and management including cultivations, drilling, spreaders, spraying, combining, mowing and baling.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong safety, cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Ability to operate and maintain tractors and telehandlers for establishment, management and harvesting of crops; livestock feeding and bedding.
• Experience with data recording for performance and compliance (Omnia and JD Operations centre).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of cereal, forage crop and stewardship areas.
• Demonstrate machinery skills to students in small groups.
• Safely operate and maintain tractors and telehandlers for crops and livestock tasks.
• Gather data and update electronic records for assurance schemes and legislation.
• Collaborate with other estate technicians on the 160ha estate and seasonal tasks.

Skills

Crop establishment

Crop management

Machinery operation

UK driving licence

Safety and presentation

Record keeping

Tools

Tractors

Telehandlers

Omnia/JD Operations data

Job description

City College Norwich invites applications for a Farm and Estate Technician (Crop Production). You will lead crop production and machinery operations across a large estate, while teaching students through practical demonstrations.

The role involves safe tractor/telehandler operation, data gathering for schemes and working with a team across a 160ha estate, under the Head of Easton Estate. A passion for outdoor work and a clean safety record are essential.