Job Description
Agricultural Mechanic
Full or Part Time position available
Location: Foxburrow Farm, North Elmham
Reporting to: Owners
Salary details: Dependant on experience
Foxburrow Farm is a diverse farming business based in Mid-Norfolk near the market town of Dereham. Due to the growth of the farm portfolio, we are looking to recruit an Agricultural Mechanic working either full or part-time, negotiable.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Carrying out diagnostics, servicing and repairs for all farm vehicles, light commercial vehicles, trailers, plant and equipment
- Ongoing maintenance to all plant and machinery
- Emergency repair work as needed
- Working with the other mechanic to support with private vehicle work
- Small welding jobs
- Responsible for keeping the tool shed and storage area tidy and maintaining all equipment and tools
- Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy work environment.
Person Specification:
Must have an agricultural engineering or relevant mechanic qualification. Previous mechanical experience with knowledge of diesel and petrol machines and welding of different metals, along with a proven record in agricultural maintenance would be advantageous. An interest in or previous knowledge/experience of large farming machines such as diggers, telehandlers etc will be useful, or someone with the right attitude to research and learn on any equipment not used before. You should be friendly and approachable, with the ability to work well as part of a large team.
Closing date: Friday 17thFebruary 2023
Interview date: w/c Monday 20th February 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Elmham, NR20 5JG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location