Arable Tractor Driver – Leicestershire

Competitive salary/ hourly rate depending on your experience

Holiday and a flexible working rota

Excellent accommodation available

Leicester, Leicestershire

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in different arable operations
• Demonstrate previous experience or knowledge in machinery maintenance and welding
• Have strong communication skills, being able to work alone and as part of a team

NOTE – You will be working directly for the farm, not through REAL Success.

Our Farm

We are a family-owned mixed farm in south Leicestershire, milking 220 high-yielding Holsteins on a new Lely set-up. The farm covers 700 acres including mixed grassland and an arable operation alongside the dairy unit. We are currently harvesting 160 acres of feed for wheat, 175 acres for maize and 100 acres of grass for the farm’s forage use. The farm follows a year-round calving pattern, with all our youngstock reared on the farm in purpose-built units with a total of 640 cattle.

Your role

As an Arable Tractor Driver, you will be reporting to the Farm Owner, leading all arable operations. Roles and responsibilities will include.

• Managing all arable operations, including spraying, fertilising, drilling, combining, carting and mowing
• Grain store management (filling and emptying stores)
• Feeding the herd, ensuring the herd is provided with the correct feed amount and completing inventory checks of the feed.
• Machinery work, including maintenance of the farm equipment, welding and repairs.
• Liaising with contractors when needed
• Keeping basic records and compliance up to date.
• Keeping the clamps and yard tidy. Adhering to health & safety protocols at all times
• Supporting with other farm tasks when required

Requirements

• Full UK driving license
• Proof of UK right to work
• Telehandler License
• PA1 & PA2 tickets
• Be able to take on responsibility and adapt to different scenarios
• Be reliable, punctual and supportive, with a high attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary/ hourly rate depending on your experience
• Holiday and a flexible working rota
• Excellent accommodation available