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Tractor Driver and Agri Manager

We are looking to fill the role of Tractor Driver & Agri Manager in our family business. Across our business there is a range of farming and tourism interests including deer, dairy, young stock finishing, and trophy hunting. Reporting directly to management, this will be a varied role across our farms where you will be responsible for crops & pasture, machinery maintenance, stock cartage and other farm duties, including stock work from time-to-time. This role is designed for the continual improvement of standards working alongside our other key farm staff. We are looking for someone with a very high standard of work and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage spring cultivation for crop and re-grassing in line with annual farm plan.

  • Implement best practice for operating tractors, plant and machinery.

  • Manage conservation of feeds when required.

  • Oversee the sub-contractors for the crop agronomy, including the agronomist, the fertilizer contractor, and spray contractors.

  • Management of other casual tractor drivers to ensure all required work is being completed.

  • Implement a maintenance plan on all machinery and vehicles.

  • Responsible for ensuring maintenance plan is adhered to so all plant is well maintained, and that mechanics are notified of servicing requirements and repairs.

  • Ensure all plant and vehicles are compliant with health and safety requirements.

  • Transport stock or feed as required throughout the year.

  • Be available to complete other farm tasks when there is no tractor work required, including but not limited to, fencing, weed management, stock water.

Key Requirements

  • HT licence beneficial but will be provided.

  • Positive, forward-thinking attitude and a solution focussed mindset.

  • Ability to strictly adhere to H&S and quality processes and complete relevant documentation as required.

  • Awareness of farm and equipment hazards, along with the ability to minimise and remove risk.

  • Willingness to work hard and be interested in involvement in a variety of general farm activities.

  • Clear communication with team.

  • Have the ability to work flexible hours as required.

  • Dependable, willing to work and enthusiastic.