The Farmer/Builder will be educated to at least GCSE level in particular in Maths and English, have an outgoing personality, a versatile and flexible attitude, be well-organised and have proven experience in farming, agriculture and building repairs and maintenance. The successful applicant will also have the ability to work as part of team or on their own, take ownership of the role, have an interest in farming, be able to work on their own initiative and be computer literate.

The Farmer/Builder must be experienced in:

combining and tractor work (topping, cultivating, harrowing, hedge cutting)

fencing - repairs and renewing

grain moving

hay making

grass mowing

strimming

caring for horses/ponies - bringing in, turning out, mucking out, grooming, exercising, feeding

caring for 15 domestic chickens

chopping logs and filling log baskets

identifying health and safety issues and risks at a basic level and implementing solutions

assisting house manager with various duties from time to time

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Farmer/Builder will be required to perform other tasks as required.

The successful applicant must be experienced in the areas outlined above and be expected to commence work with little or no training required. Additionally, the successful applicant must be able to use basic Microsoft Office applications without supervision or guidance.

Up to £25,000 dependent upon experience. Normal hours are 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday and such hours as are necessary to complete the work.

Interested applicants will be expected to complete and return by email a simple application form to which CVs must be pasted.

This position would ideally suit someone with an Armed Forces background. Applications from ex-military candidates are strongly encouraged.

For further information about the above vacancy, please contact Jeff Prince on 01353 645004 or by e-mail at jeff@forcesrecruitment.co.uk.