Ref No. Job Reference No. - 30077
HGV Class 1 Driver / Machinery Operator job - Berkshire
Arable, Horticulture, Other
UK
SL6
South & South East
Description

We are looking for an agricultural HGV class 1 driver with agricultural and estate skills.

We are a 2600 ac estate based in the Thames Valley at Maidenhead employing over 35 full time members of staff. The farming enterprises are 1900 ac arable farming, 2 Pick Your Own fruit farms covering 60 ac and a small beef enterprise. There is a wide range of diversified income with an inhouse construction and maintenance team employing over 20 people.

White Scania R450 with 2 weightlifter bulkers and Andover low-loader. John Deere tractors with Greenstar GPS. JCB forklift and diggers.

 

The job is part of the arable business, your time will be split approx.:


  • 60% Internal HGV driving moving bulk commodities and low-loader work

  • 30% Helping out with the arable harvest and drilling operations during peak times

  • 5% Construction work and estate work driving 360 diggers

  • 5% Workshop repairs and maintenance

You will manage the lorry bookings and work load to fit in with the business requirements.

 

The job would suit someone who is interested in farming and likes a variety of work.

The candidate:


  • Experience with John Deere Green star for drilling and cultivations.

  • Pa1 - Pa2 - Pa6 would be an advantage.

  • Telehandler ticket for loading grain

 

We will invest in further training to fulfil the job role.

There are good schools and amenities close by with good work opportunities for any partners.

Job Length

Permanent

Dates

Start: 30/09/2024,
Finish: Not Specified

Pay

£785 - £1050 per week, depending on experience and if housing needed

Hours

45 - 60 hrs

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Accommodation
Accommodation

Yes

Accommodation Type

House/Flat

Accommodation Price

Depending on house type required

Other Accommodation Information

There is a variety of house types available from a one bed to a 3 bed family house based in Cookham SL6.

They will be let under an assured shorthold tenancy.

A company van will be included.

More Information
Distance from shops and amenities

Less than mile

Smokers Accepted?

Yes

Driving Licence Required?

LVG C+E

Full UK Driving Licence

Tractor

Other Information

There are good schools and amenities close by with good work opportunities for any partners. No nights out.

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