The Company:
R H Metcalfe Farms is based in the Ripon area, with two farms 30 miles apart extending to 600 acres, producing mainly cereals to feed the business’s 620 sow breeding herd.
The Job Role:
We are currently recruiting for an Arable Operator / Manager, to fulfil or oversee most duties on a 600-acre arable set up.
Location: Ripon
Salary: Competitive subject to negotiation
Accommodation: Subject to negotiation
Key Responsibilities:
Operation and maintenance of all land-based machinery – e.g. combine, sprayer, tractors all cultivation equipment.
Management and monitoring of grain handling chemical and commodity storage.
Organisation of parts and workshop.
Undertaking building projects and groundworks.
Using a combination of conventional and regenerative means to improve soil health.
Use own knowledge and experience to grow the business in line with the owner’s own motives.
Management and teaching of possible additional staff members. e.g. an apprentice.
Skills and Experience:
Hardworking
Conscientious
Able to grasp the big picture in any scenario
Capable of patiently teaching others
Familiar with most machinery
Interested in regenerative farming method
Able to plan
Adaptable to necessary changes of plan
Happy to get stuck in
Can get the best out of people
Can Get on when the job requires but knows when to ask for help.
As A Family Run Farm Our Aims Are:To honour the Lord in all our dealings.
To produce a good product
Look after our staff
Survive long enough to pass it all on to the next generation
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
