Opportunity type

Bucks Skills Hub; Taplow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking agricultural organisation in Taplow seeks a Farm Foreperson. Your role entails the application of agrochemicals, overseeing seasonal staff, and ensuring smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with pesticides, irrigation systems, and team leadership. This full-time position offers training opportunities and a subsidised mobile home.

Benefits

Subsidised mobile home

30 days annual holiday

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Ideally PA1 and PA2a certification.
• Experience in operating modern farm machinery in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Application of agrochemicals.
• Overseeing seasonal staff operating irrigation systems.
• Ensuring smooth operations across all site activities.

Skills

Experience working with pesticides

Knowledge of irrigation systems

Ability to lead a team

Knowledge of crop management

Job description

Farm Foreperson

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

We are a forward-thinking agricultural organisation committed to sustainable farming practices and innovative crop management. Our small team is dedicated to excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility. Based in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff and offering a collaborative working environment.

If you believe you are the perfect fit for the Site Foreman role and are eager to advance your career in agriculture, don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and become a key part of our thriving organisation, helping to shape the future of sustainable farming.

Depot based: Taplow, SL6

Hours of Work: Full-time

As the Farm Foreperson, you will be responsible for the application of agrochemicals, the overseeing of seasonal staff operating irrigation systems, Your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth operations across all site activities, maintaining safety standards, and supporting the organisation’s agricultural objectives.

Farm Foreperson Requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Ideally PA1 and PA2a certification.
• Experience working with pesticides and agricultural chemicals.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems and crop management.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team effectively.
• Essential requirements: experience in or knowledge of pesticide application methods in the UK, ideally in field scale vegetable production.
• Essential requirements: experience in operating modern farm machinery in the uk.
• Knowledge in the application of water using field scale overhead and drip irrigation.
• A subsidised mobile home on or off-site for your convenience.
• 30 days annual holiday
• Opportunities for training and professional development.