The Plant and Farm Manager will be responsible for the daily management of the company plant, tools, fleet vehicles, and general management of the farm buildings and storage areas.

Responsibilities.

• Ensure the highest levels of Health & Safety standards are achieved.
• Manage the company Plant machinery and associated equipment arranging all servicing, repairs and
statutory 6 and 12 month inspections.
• Manage the company fleet vehicles liaising with the company buyer to arrange all servicing, repairs,
MOT’s.
• Manage the farm Buildings ensuring they are clean, safe and presentable at all times.
• Manage the farm storage areas ensuring they are clean, safe and presentable at all times.
• Work closely with Wheatley staff including Lorry Drivers, groundworkers and labourers regarding the
use of and management of Wheatley owned plant, tools and vehicles.
• Work with the Tenant Farmer for the up keep of Farmed areas and tracks.
• Load any grain lorries as and when required.
• Liaise with the company landscape gardener to maintain the Farm gardens and boundary’s.
• Maintain the reputation of the company for good quality and presentation to all elements of the Farm.

Accountabilities.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Standards.
• Ensure the company owned plant is in a safe and good working order at all times.
• Ensure accurate records of statutory inspections for all plant and vehicles are kept up to date.
• Effectively manage their emails and personal communications.
• Present the company to the highest standards at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Plant / Fleet Manager.
• Agricultural experience preferable.
• Experience in plant vehicle mechanics.

Skills

• Demonstrate good personal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High standards of personal presentation.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively resolve problems.
• Competent at written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel to different locations as required.
• Hands on approach to solving problems.

To apply for this role, please use the following contact details or fill in the form below:

Email: reception@wheatley.co.uk    Tel: 01462 707000