About Us:
We are a fourth-generation mixed farming business in Essex, between Ongar and Chelmsford. We grow over 300 ha of combinable crops and offer contract farming services including slurry and digestate application. Our 600-sow unit raises progeny that are finished on the same site and on another site in East Anglia. The business also includes food manufacturing, renewables, property, woodland and Countryside Stewardship.
Main responsibilities:
- Tractor driving - mucking out, hedgecutting, slurry pump work, and some arable operations.
- Grounds maintenance - cutting grass and hedges, strimming, pressure washing and painting.
- Stock duties - helping move pigs, holiday cover on stock, repairs and maintenance.
- Workshop duties - repairs, organising, and looking after parts stocks.
Who It Suits:
Well suited to a new entrant, a tractor driver or a stockperson looking for more variety. Practical experience on farms is welcome but not essential — further training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work, polite, a team player, motivated, willing to listen and learn, enthusiastic, positive and able to work under pressure. We hire with the long term in mind. The training, opportunities and rewards on offer reflect how much of a key part of the team the successful candidate will become.
Requirements:
A full UK driver's licence is essential. Please do not apply without one.
The following tickets are desirable but not essential — further training will be given:
- Telehandler
- Masted Forklift
- PA1
- PA2
- PA4G
- PA4S
Pay: £13.00-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ongar CM5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
