Silvery Tweed Cereals Limited, based in North Northumberland near Berwick-Upon-Tweed, is looking for an operator to join the team at The Mead farm.
The farming operation includes the growing of spring and winter cereals, linseed and temporary grass, as well as bed and breakfast cattle and seasonal grazing for livestock.
The company prides itself on its outstanding infrastructure, as well as having well-maintained, modern machinery and cutting-edge farming practices.
The role
Silvery Tweed Cereals is seeking a motivated operator to take a hands-on role and support the farm manager with day-to-day tasks, ensuring effective teamwork and high standards of workmanship.
With training provided, this role offers the opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Practical, reliable and motivated mind with a positive, proactive approach
-A solid background in agriculture-style operations
-Mechanical mindset
-Tidy and organised approach to the workplace, this includes yards, buildings and machinery
- The ability to keep accurate records for crop operations and livestock health
- An understanding of health & safety best practice
Responsibilities
-Primary cultivations (ploughing/DTX/cultipressing)
-Rolling
-Grain carting
-Feeding and bedding cattle.
-Bale carting (straw and silage)
-Raking and tedding
-Muck spreading.
-Opportunity to train on fertiliser spreading, seed drilling, baling, and combine driving
Qualifications/experience required
- A full UK driving licence
- A telehandler certificate (training can be provided)
-PA1 & PA6 certificates (desirable but not essential)
-A chainsaw certificate (desirable but not essential)
-Experience with GPS/auto-steer (desirable but not essential, as training will be provided)
What we offer
- A competitive salary & holiday allowance
- Accommodation available, if required
- Death in service benefit
Please send applications to: robert.gladstone@silverytweedcereals.co.uk