Harvest Worker (Variable hours)

We are looking for a flexible and motivated individual with agricultural experience to join our Farm team on a casual basis to provide additional support during our harvest period and through to November, 2023.

Your duties

You will provide support to our harvest operations and assist our farm team on key tasks over this busy period for the farm. You will operate a range of farm machinery as required to contribute to the smooth running of the farm estate including tractors, trailers and cultivation equipment. The hours will be variable to reflect the needs of the business and to provide support when it is required.

Person specification

You will have previous experience of working in an arable and/or livestock business and have proven experience in the safe use and maintenance of a range of farm vehicles and machinery. You will have previous experience of handling cattle and sheep and hold a telehandler certificate. You will have a flexible approach to you work to be able to meet seasonal and business needs including the ability to work at evenings and weekends. You will be able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the efficient running of a mixed farm enterprise.

Benefits

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme
• High street discounts
• Generous holiday entitlement accrual
• On site gym
• Free onsite parking

How to apply

If you have high standards of work and are keen to share your expertise with our team this is the opportunity for you!!

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

CV’s will not be considered.