Workshop Manager - Somerset

Hours and shift pattern open for discussion

Pay dependent on experience

Accommodation is available depending on your circumstances

Essential criteria:

·       Experienced in operating/servicing machinery

·       You will be an individual who enjoys being hands-on and capable of leading a team in a positive and supportive manner.

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

Our Farm

We are a family-run farm, proud to have operated a successful farming business since 1923. We farm 900 acres, which is a mix cropped made up of grass, maize and cereals.  We have a dairy herd of 700+ followers, who are housed and calved all year round, with their milk supplied to Saputo. We run a fleet of modern John Deere, Fendt, tractors and machines and have a friendly team of 12 across the business.

Your role

We are looking for a Workshop Manager to lead our arable operation, with roles and responsibilities including.

·       Carrying out routine servicing, welding and maintenance of machinery and equipment throughout the farm.

·       Collaborate with land-based machinery manufacturers on technical issues.

·       Ensure that the machinery is checked routinely and is safe to operate.

·       Manage the workshop.

·       Supporting with tractor driving and relief TMR feeding 5 days a fortnight.

·       Collaborating with broader team to support with seasonal requirements – (sprayer, combine or drilling).

·       Ensuring that machinery and equipment are ready to be used during seasonal requirements.

·       Oversee general estate management, including fencing, yard maintenance and repairs.

·       Overseeing the tractor team when the Farm Owner is away.

·       Hold a UK Driving Licence

·       Have a UK Right to Work

·       Have comprehensive experience in operating, servicing and maintaining tractors

·       Be competent in all field work.

·       Possess a proactive attitude to get the job done correctly and to a high standard

·       Be friendly and supportive and work well as part of a team

To find out more about our business, head over to our Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/newleyfarm/?hl=en