PX Farms is a Cambridgeshire based arable farming business. We have seen significant growth this year and are seeking three new members to complement our existing experienced and dedicated team. Applicants need to be highly motivated for these challenging but rewarding positions.
Arable Manager
· Professional, practical and experienced working Farm Manager.
· Ability to deliver high standards and technical aptitude in crop, staff and machinery management.
· Solid experience of farming at scale and soil management.
· Strong knowledge of integrated precision farming and Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF).
· Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a large scale arable enterprise.
· Appropriate experience and qualifications BASIS and FACTS, rough terrain forklift including PA1 and PA2 certificates.
Competitive remuneration package, vehicle, accommodation, pension and private health offered.
Skilled Sprayer and Combine Operator
Spraying and applying liquid fertiliser on combinable crops and sugar beet utilising a self propelled sprayer. Driving one of the two combines working within a team on Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF).
Machinery includes:
· Bateman RB 55 36 metre with Trimble RTK GPS
· Claas Lexion 600 TT 12 metre Trimble RTK GPS
Applicants must have PA1/PA2, good mechanical ability with attention to detail. Good remuneration package and accommodation available on the Estate if required.
Challenger and Arable Operator
The successful applicant will operate a variety of modern arable machinery, principally focusing on the operation of a Challenger 865Con primary cultivation and drilling utilising 6 and 12 metre equipment on Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF).
Machinery includes:
· 12 metre Horsch Joker and Sprinter drill
· 12 metre Dal-Bo Rollomaximum Cultivator
· 6 metre Subsoiler, Topdown and Combination drill.
Experience of Trimble GPS and comprehensive workshop skills are important attributes for this position. Good remuneration package and accommodation available on the Estate if required.
All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
To apply send your full CV by Monday 31st March 2014 to Estate Office, Scotland Farm, Dry Drayton, Cambridge CB23 8AU or email farmadmin@pxfarms.com.
Telephone 01954 210211
