Farm sprayer operator foreman

The Farming Company is a 1500ha arable farm operating on four farms across Mid Lincolnshire with the main sites being near Boston and Metheringham, Lincoln We are seeking a lead sprayer operator that is willing to take ownership for their immediate role and to build their daily responsibilities within the business. We are looking for a committed individual to develop their role with us. Due the nature of the business and the spread of the farm rsquo;s location, a self-motivated and confident individual is required. Main Duties (but not limited to): * Operating a self-propelled sprayer - carrying out applications to combinable crops, sugar beet and potatoes. * General farm machinery operating and workshop repairs. * Estate work and crop storage sites. As your role develops, we would like to train you to provide a more complete role as follows: * Seeking new opportunities and setting up precision farming. * Communicating with managers and agronomist, discussing ideas, workload, and observations to achieve good levels of crop performance. * Keen record keeping stock management. * Implementing change to improve our current working systems. * Help to lead other parts of the farming operations during key times. * Relief operating of key machines such as drilling, planting, harvesting. Other: * Full UK driving Licence * PA1 2 (PA4, PA6 Desirable) * NRoSO Member * Forklift and rough terrain loader certificate. * Foundation BASIS (Desirable) In return we can offer: * Competitive starting Salary in line with experience * 4 Bedroom house located near Boston (refurbished this year to a high standard) if required * Company pension * Mobile phone * iPad * Good working environment * Continuous Professional development If the role interests you but you feel you don rsquo;t fully meet the criteria, please feel free to contact me to discuss the job further ndash; a positive attitude towards succeeding is the most important attribute