St Nicholas Court Farms is a third-generation family-owned business that farms more than 3,500ha. The business has a strong interest in renewable energy - we own and run two on-farm AD plants with a separate AD Team and have multiple solar installations.
Our cropping is a mix of energy crops (maize, wholecrop rye/triticale and grass silage ) to support our AD plants, as well as combinable crops (milling wheat, OSR, spring oats, and peas).We are also involved in several different Stewardship Schemes across the business, including SFI agreements with cover cropping and companion crop options. The farm employs 9 full-time arable operators with extra casual operators employed over busy periods. We farm predominantly out of one farm base but cover a 15-mile radius, so a large amount of road work is involved in the transport of crops from field to clamp.All grain from all our contract-farmed businesses is stored centrally in modern grain storage.We run a modern fleet of predominantly Case IH machinery, including Quadtracs, two Optum’s and a sizable number of Puma CVX’s tractors.There is a strong focus on safety in everything we do. All machinery has basic daily checks carried out and recorded by the operators using an online app, ensuring all kit is fit for purpose before it leaves the yard.
Key roles will include:-
- Cultivations, including ploughing.
- Workshop / machinery maintenance.
The suitable applicant will demonstrate:-
- A drive to achieve an excellent quality of work.
- Maintain all machinery to a high standard.
- Have good record-keeping abilities.
•Be able to adapt to and overcome the challenges faced throughout the season.
- Be happy working as part of a large team – good communication, enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humour are essential.
- Be mechanically proficient – all operators are expected to look after their own machinery as well as help seasonal workers in the busier times of year.
It is essential that all operators have a full, clean UK driver’s license. Telehandler, PA1 and PA2 certificate preferred but not essential as training can be provided.
A competitive salary including a modern well located three bedroom house is being offered with this position.
Closing date for applications is Friday 15th November 2024.To apply: please submit a CV and covering letter to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/11/2024
Expected start date: 06/01/2025
