ABOUT US
- 3rd Generation Mixed family farm
- Beef finishing operation
- Arable 2,500 acres with 400 acres of Grassland (Owned, Rented & Contract Farmed)
- 950 outdoor breeding sows with finishing accommodation for all progeny.
- Various farm diversification businesses
ROLE SUMMARY
This is a new role to Blanchard Enterprises and comprises of two roles outlined below. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering the required weekly tonnage of feed (circa 120t/week) to both the pig and beef finishing units. This will include ensuring a healthy and safe operation, working accurately and precisely, whilst maintaining a high standard of machine maintenance and tidiness. When not milling or delivering feed, depending upon the season, there will be various tasks, including yard, tractor and loader work.
A full UK driver license will be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Milling
- Operating a Mercedes Buschhoff Mobile Mill & Mix, milling and mixing circa 120t of feed to our pig and beef finishing units. Each ration to be made precisely with a high attention to the quality of the feed produced.
- Accurate recording of products used and delivered.
- General maintenance of the mill, servicing, greasing etc.
General Farm Work
- Tractor, haulage & Telehandler work
- Maintenance and yard work
SUCCESSFUL BEHAVIOURS
- You are professional and dependable.
- Honesty and integrity.
- You are focused and self-motivated and enjoy working alone as well as in a team.
- You are detailed, methodical and organized.
- Accountable and reasonable numeracy skills.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive salary, negotiable dependent upon experience
28 days holiday
Flexible working hours may be considered
Additional livestock work is available if desired