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Tractor Driver / Stockperson Full time Permanent Housing Provided Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Windsor (The Crown Estate) An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated farming team at The Crown Estate. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking Tractor Driver / Stockperson to play a key role in a modern, progressive farming operation where animal welfare, safety and efficiency are at the heart of everything we do. The Role You will be responsible for operating modern farm machinery, supporting daily livestock care, and helping maintain high standards across the farm. This is a varied, hands on role with the chance to develop your skills using the latest equipment and technology. Key Responsibilities Tractor & Machinery Operation Carry out field operations including cultivating, muck and slurry applications, and forage related work. Handle materials such as feed, slurry, bedding and muck. Operate GPS guided machinery to support precision farming and environmental efficiency. Livestock & Husbandry Daily livestock care including feeding, bedding and monitoring animal health. Assist with calving, vaccinating, tagging and moving stock. Maintain accurate livestock and feeding records, ensuring feed stocks are monitored and replenished. Health, Safety & Compliance Follow all Crown Estate health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and safe working practices. Carry out daily machinery checks, routine maintenance and minor repairs (supported by a fully equipped workshop). Support audits, inspections and compliance activities. General Farm Duties Maintain high standards of cleanliness across sheds, barns, yards and feed areas. Values & Behaviours You will role model The Crown Estate values: working collaboratively, communicating openly, acting resourcefully and taking accountability for high quality work. About You Essential Minimum 3 years' experience operating modern farm machinery. Proven livestock handling experience. Full UK driving licence (Category F/tractor). Strong mechanical understanding and ability to carry out basic maintenance. Confident using digital tools (PCs, smartphones). Good understanding of health & safety and sustainability in a land based environment. Desirable City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Tractor Driving/Agriculture. Telehandler or skid steer certificates. PA6 spraying certificate. Experience using a feeder wagon and mixing TMR rations. Basic first aid knowledge. Personal Attributes Safety focused with strong attention to detail. Reliable, self motivated and a strong team player. Flexible and willing to support across the farm, especially during busy seasons. Takes pride in maintaining high standards of work. Working Pattern Full time, permanent role. Includes working every other weekend and additional hours during peak seasons. On site housing is provided and required for the effective performance of duties. What We Offer Competitive salary + discretionary bonus scheme. 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. Private medical scheme. Choice of two pension schemes. Excellent benefits including West End shopping discounts. A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills. You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.

We're recruiting for a General Farm Assistant for a farm in Essex, CM5. The exciting and varied role has been created for someone to become a key team member at a progressive mixed-farming business in Essex between Ongar and Chelmsford. They grow over 300 ha of combinable crops and offer further contract farming services, including umbilical slurry/digestate application. They also have a 600-sow indoor unit with progeny, finished on the same site and another site in East Anglia. The business also has a few diversifications: food manufacturing, renewables, property, woodland, and countryside stewardship. Job description: Tractor driving - mucking out, hedgecutting, slurry pump work, and some arable operations at peak times Grounds maintenance - cutting grass, cutting hedges, strimming, pressure washing, painting Pig stock - move pigs, holiday cover on stock, repairs, maintenance Workshop duties This job would be well suited to a new entrant, a tractor driver, or a stockperson looking for additional variety. Further training, where required, will be provided. Person specifications: Passionate about farming Polite, enthusiastic, positive A team player, motivated, willing to listen & learn, and able to work under pressure A full UK driver's license is essential Desirable Tickets (not essential as further training will be given): Telehandler Masted Forklift PA1 & PA2 PA4G & PA4S Our client is looking for someone who wants a long-term role. The opportunities, rewards and further training demonstrate what a key part of the team you will become. Salary: £13-£16 per hour DOE Plus: 31 days holiday per annum (27 working days and 4 of the 8 public holidays) Above minimum pension contributions PPE all provided and uniform paid for Phone provided (for work purposes) Great staff facilities Growing business with an excellent reputation for how well staff are looked after Full training provided for the successful candidate Hours: 30-40 hours per week For further details, please call Roadhogs Recruitment Ltd. All applications are handled in strict confidence, and our applicant service is provided free of charge. Currently, we can only accept applications from UK or EU nationals with the right to work in the UK.