Industrial Grade 2

• Operating tractors and other agricultural machinery.
• Ploughing, spraying and spreading fertiliser.
• Operating combine harvesters during crop harvesting.
• Mowing field margins and maintaining trial surrounds.
• Supporting the establishment, maintenance and management of research trials.
• Carrying out general farm duties to support the smooth running of the research farm.

Duties will be allocated according to your previous experience and training. Full on-the-job training will be provided to help you develop your knowledge and confidence in operating machinery and carrying out different activities.

Essential requirements:

• Demonstrable experience handling and operating farm machinery. Applicants must list the machinery operated and duties undertaken as part of their application.

• A minimum of 6 months' demonstrable experience in a similar role.

• At least 2 GCSEs, including English Language and Mathematics at grades A*-C, or equivalent qualifications or higher.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience working in an agricultural setting.

• Knowledge of crop production, including grass production.

• Experience in agricultural spraying.

• PA1 and PA2a spraying qualifications.

• A willingness to learn new skills and undertake training.

• Good attention to detail and the ability to adapt to different tasks.

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Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with our client. Apply today or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.