Farm Foreman job - Cambridgeshire

4xtrahands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business in the UK is seeking a full-time Farm Foreman. This role involves leading a dedicated team in a fast-paced farming environment, overseeing the mechanical operation of farm machinery, and ensuring equipment is maintained to high standards. The ideal candidate will be honest, motivated, and have a strong background in operating farming equipment, including John Deere machinery.

Qualifications

• Must respect machinery and be familiar with operating equipment.
• Expected to maintain a high standard of farm equipment.
• Confident in communication and effective in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead arable workforce and oversee mechanical operation of machinery.
• Ensure commitment to health & safety protocols.
• Perform relief spraying and precision farming tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Full UK driving licence

Telehandler certificate

PA1 and PA2 certificate

Tools

John Deere farming equipment

GPS technology

Tractor & Trailer

Telehandler

Job description

Do you consider yourself to be at the top of your game, have a passion farming with drive and ambition? Do you have excellent attention to detail, a can-do attitude and a confident team leader? If so, we want to hear from you!

E******Farms Limited is a well-established family run business based near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire and farms 6,000 acres of mainly combinable crops.

We have a permanent position available for a full time Farm Foreman whose primary roles will include

•Lead our arable work force in a fast-paced environment. As foreman you will help with work planning, oversee the team and mechanical operation of farm machinery, including combine and fertiliser spreader, and ensure that farm equipment is maintained to a high standard.

•Relief spraying (PA1 and PA2 required)

•Precision farming and operation of GPS technology

•Commitment to health & safety protocol

The ideal candidate should

•Be honest, enthusiastic, motivated and have total respect for machinery. Must be familiar and able to operate John Deere farming equipment.

•Able to use your initiative, work well on your own.

•Be a confident team leader and be able communicate instructions to the team in an effective manner. Willing and able to help with various tasks.

•Be confident with farm machinery, (Tractor & Trailer, Telehandler etc).

•Be flexible with working hours, particularly during our busy periods

•Have a full UK driving licence, a telehandler certificate and PA1 and PA2 certificate