Farm Tractor Driver - Stratford upon Avon

I am seeking a reliable Tractor Driver to join an established team in the Stratford upon Avon area, so the the ability to drive modern tractors is desirable (training can be given).

Job Role:

To ensure that all cultivations are carried out under instruction to given timescales and to the required quality. To ensure that all fertiliser recommendations are carried out throughout the farm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions and welfare of the staff under their control in line with the company’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Responsible for carrying out cultivations daily in line with the production managers plans.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all fertiliser applications on the farm.
• Responsible for completion of daily start up checks on all tractors and machines.
• Responsible for up to date and accurate record keeping in the farm software.

TASKS

• Liaise with Production Manager and other tractor drivers to implement daily any cultivation and fertiliser applications in line with schedules.
• Ensure the correct PPE is being worn in line with training and Health and Safety policies within the business.
• Accurate entering of all information related to cultivations and fertiliser applications on the farm software daily.
• In line with the daily start up checks for tractors and machines, ensure all required greasing and daily maintenance is completed.
• Liaise with the Farm Engineer to ensure that there is a stock of wearing parts for the machines being operated and that regular maintenance is carried out of both machines and tractors.
• To work those hours as required to ensure all aspects of the role are fulfilled.
• Any other tasks as required for the efficient running of the company.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication - Be understood by others. Is clear, concise and understandable when talking to others.
• Teamworking - Works effectively with colleagues to complete allocated tasks. Responds positively to requests for help or support. Aware of the need to work together with people in other areas.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changing tasks, responsibilities or work activities as required.
• Leadership - Gives guidance and assistance to others to get a task done safely and efficiently. Clearly delegates tasks and responsibilities to others.

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