An exciting opportunity has arisen within our agricultural and utility contracting operation for a self propelled spreader operator. The role will be centred around the day-to-day delivery of contract spreading services to the Thames Water contracted farmer customers in Surrey.
FGS Agri, part of the Heathcote Holdings group, is an integrated business supplying the needs of the agriculture and utility sector across the South East. The company prides itself on providing solutions to our clients promptly and professionally, whilst continuing to expand within a rapidly moving sector.
Responsibilities:
- To organise daily requisites to include fuel, transport in order to perform the daily work instructions.
- Operate large spreading machines, associated equipment and plant as requested.
- Be able to read and record instructions electronically.
- Be used to working with precision guidance and mapping software.
- Be multi skilled to confidently operate a range of machinery.
- Keep all vehicles clean and tidy as well as washing and maintaining appearance.
- To report in any faults with plant and machinery.
- Be able to carry out basic maintenance
- To undertake and perform manual duties from time to time, that do not require machinery such as farm and estate maintenance including fencing and ditch clearance and building maintenance work.
Requirements for role:
- Full Clean driving licence
- Due to insurance requirements, must be over 21 years old.
- Practical agricultural experience
- Good tractor, spreader, excavator and loading shovel skills (would be desirable)
- Have a proactive, flexible, problem-solving mind set
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking.
Key features;
- Good rates of pay
- Company vehicle supplied
- Hours can vary due to seasonality
A full job description is available upon request.
Apply with CV and covering letter stating current position to vacancies@fgsagri.co.uk