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Position:	Experienced Arable Operator
Location:	Wiltshire

No. Required:	1
Period:	Full Time
Accommodation:	Yes - cottage
Notes:	Fonthill Contracting is a 3,000 Ha business operating a number of farms across Wiltshire in relative close proximity. Primarily an arable operation, with a small herd of beef cattle and extensive conservation areas. We are looking to recruit a full time experienced and open minded arable operator with good workshop skills to complete an already well- established friendly and motivated team. The position is based at Fonthill Contracting on the picturesque Estate of Fonthill. The primary role will include the operation of a Leeb self propelled sprayer, alongside one of the two Lexion combines on the farm. Secondary roles may include the operation of other farm equipment such as cultivators, drills and rolls. This will offer the correct candidate a great amount of autonomy and responsibility. As a team we are willing to undertake any task to complete our seasonal goals, and would expect any candidate to have the same mindset. Due to the nature of this position and the reliance on favourable weather, a high number of seasonal hours are required to be worked. The applicant must therefore be flexible in their working approach have good organisational and time management skills. In return the company will provide the successful applicant with the following: Competitive wage - based on a basic and overtime payment structure Accommodation in close proximity to the main yard, and local facilities such as schools and shops Enrolment onto the company’s pension scheme with appropriate employer contributions A planned, implemented and reviewed training program that meets the individuals needs and farm’s requirements. Regularly updated, replaced, and modernised farm machinery The successful candidate must have good experience with operating agricultural equipment in an arable setting. Specific spraying and combine experience will also be necessary. PA1, PA2 and telehandler tickets will be required. The start date of the role will be confirmed after interviews take place. For more information about the company, visit www.velcourt.co.uk or alternatively call James on 07772 547 144 for an informal conversation about the role. Please apply in strict confidence, with your CV and covering letter to jgriffin@velcourt.co.uk
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Contact:	jgriffin@velcourt.co.uk

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Position:	Dairy Herd Managers
Location:	South West

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Position:	Experienced Arable Operator
Location:	Stamford

No. Required:	1
Period:
Accommodation:
Notes:	Due to a restructure of farm roles, Velcourt Wakerley Ltd requires a drill operator for our expansive 2,600ha business covering a broad spectrum of land types and soil types in Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Nottinghamshire. The position is based at George Farm in the picturesque town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. The primary role is lead drill operator, carrying out the planting of the farms combinable crops using a CASE IH Quadtrac and a selection of precision planting equipment. Secondary roles include cultivations, second sprayer operator (36m Horsch) and relief combine driving (one of two Claas Lexion 780’s), as well as other general farm duties. This role offers a great amount of autonomy and responsibility. Due to the nature of this position and the reliance on favourable weather, a high number of seasonal hours are required to be worked. The applicant must be flexible in their working approach have good organisational and time management skills. In return the company will provide the successful applicant with the following: • Competitive salary based of a basic and overtime payment structure to attract the best • A significant housing allowance to cover your rent (or mortgage) on a property nearby • Enrolment onto the company’s pension scheme with appropriate employer contributions • 5.6wks holiday entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) • A planned, implemented and reviewed training program that meets the individuals needs and farm’s requirements. • Regularly updated, replaced, and modernised farm machinery (tractors replaced annually) The successful candidate will have experience with GPS and variable rate application technologies as well holding a driving licence, telehandler ticket, PA1, PA2 and PA4 certificates. The start date TBC. For more information about the company, visit www.velcourt.co.uk or alternatively call Oli on 07824621585 for an informal conversation about the role. Please apply in strict confidence, with your CV and covering letter to opilbeam@velcourt.co.uk Depending on experience, and preference of the candidate, this role could be available on a full-time basis in conjunction with the primary role.
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Contact:	opilbeam@velcourt.co.uk

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Position:	Senior Herdsperson/Assistant Herd Manager
Location:	Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Position:	Contract Heifer Rearer Unit
Location:	Dorset/Hampshire area

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Position:	Dairy Farm Managers
Location:	South West

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No. Required:	1
Period:
Accommodation:	4 bedroom house on site
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Address:	Kemble Farms Bathurst Estate Farming Cirencester
Contact:	recruitment@bathurstestatefarming.co.uk
To find out more about this position, open the following link: Senior Herdsperson Advert

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Address:
Contact:	07771 507284 rtaylor@velcourt.co.uk
Contract Heifer rearer unit required in Dorset/Hampshire area. Due to TB legislation the farm required for contract rearing needs to be in a 10-mile radius of the home farm area. With this being furthest North - Ellingham, furthest East - Lymington, furthest South - Southbourne and furthest West - Bear Cross. Up to 270 head of stock from weaning to point of calving. All opportunities considered. Please contact Robbie Taylor 07771 507284 or rtaylor@velcourt.co.uk

No. Required:	1-5
Period:	2021
Accommodation:	Yes
Notes:	Velcourt has some exciting new opportunities coming up this year for dairy farm management positions on new and existing farms. Against this background we are looking to add to the dairy management team the following: • Dairy Farm Managers • Assistant/Trainee Dairy Farm Managers Successful candidates should have: • formal agricultural qualification • management or dairy farming background • strong business acumen • advanced livestock skills • attention to detail to produce milk and manage cows to the highest standard. The position would suit both graduates and existing herd/farm managers looking to progress within the dairy industry.
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Contact:	Robbie Taylor, Livestock Director 07771 507284 rtaylor@velcourt.co.uk

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