Harvest Staff 2024
G C Field & Sons
Ely, CB7 4TG
Job Description
An opportunity to gain valuable experience on a forward thinking, family run farming estate based in Norfolk. The farm is a 1500ha ring fenced unit growing a mix of wheat, oilseed rape, potatoes, onions, and sugar beet. The farm operates modern farm machinery including Fendt and John Deere tractors with Greenstar satellite to carry out precision farming practices.
The role:
• Assist 2 x CLAAS (770 & 8700) in bringing in 2024 wheat and oilseed rape crops using 16T trailers.
• Trailer and tractor checks and maintenance.
• Relief irrigation if required.
• Assisting cultivations.
• Variety of jobs operating JCB telehandlers.
• Further Autumn work available in assisting the harvest of onion and potato crops for the correct and willing individual.
• Training provided for all tasks.
• Potential for more opportunities for the correct candidate.
• Competitive rate of pay based on experience.
The person:
• A keen and driven individual who is willing to listen, communicate and learn from peers.
• An awareness of farm safety and attention to detail and for tidiness.
• Ideally some farm experience.
• A team player.
• Punctual.
• Full UK driving license.
Accommodation:
Accommodation is available- our facilities were completely renovated in 2023 and we are located at the main farm site within 5 minutes of the local village (including a local convenience store and country pub).
Time-frame:
• June onwards, with opportunities through to November.
For more information, please contact: admin@gcfield.com
Opportunity for more than one successful candidate to be recruited.
Salary
NMW to £14.00 per hour dependant on experience
Attendance
On-site.
Hours
Minimum 40 per week.
How to apply
Email: admin@gcfield.com
Special requirements
Agricultural experience