Drill Operator & Relief Sprayer - Perthshire - Velcourt
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Position Drill Operator & Relief Sprayer Location Perthshire, Scotland No. Required 1 Period Full-time, permanent from 1st February 2025

The Role

Dupplin Farms comprises 1300ha to the west of Perth. The farming is split across three different farming partnerships for the Dewar family, covering part of the Dupplin Castle Estate. A further 120ha will be added in autumn 2025.

There is an opening in the team for a full-time operator to take responsibility for the drilling operations across the farms.

The role and responsiblities include:

  • Drilling across all the farms using a Case ih Magnum 400 pulling either a Horsch Pronto or a Horsch Sprinter. In addition to cereal drilling, the drill operator will be responsible for the drilling of environmental mixes, grass margins, reseeding of pastureland and game cover plots.
  • Responsible for maintenance of the drills and other farm machinery.
  • Relief sprayer operation using a Valtra 310 with a 36m Horsch Leeb trailed sprayer. Working in conjunction with the lead sprayer operator during peak spray times to keep the sprayer running.
  • General farm work, along with some estate maintenance, will also be required.

Requirements:

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • PA1 & 2, rough terrain forklift certificates required.
  • Good record keeping is essential.
  • Ability to work as part of a small full-time team, with seasonal staff in peak periods, and lone working.

A competitive package is offered including a house on the Estate, if required.

All applicants must be able to show evidence of the right to work in the UK.

 

16.12.24.



Accommodation: House available on the Estate, if required.

Address: Dupplin Farms
Coldwells Farm
Aberdalgie
Perth
Perthshire
PH2 0QB

For More Information

For more information please contact William Wombwell 07889 353420 wwombwell@velcourt.co.uk

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