Arable Crop Production Assistant

The Company:

We are a LEAF Marque accredited potato, carrot, and cereals arable farm with strong sustainability credentials. We supply fresh produce into the UK retail market every day and have a strong belief in a vertically integrated supply chain.

The Role:

This role offers first-hand experience in advanced farming practices, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to an innovative operation expanding due to market demands.

• Support all stages of our production process, learning our methods and practices for producing high-quality crops.
• Conduct regular field visits, audits, stock sampling, soil analysis, and more
• Gather and analyse data from soil samples, weather stations and field visits.
• Support audits, stock sampling, and software administration (GLGM & Livetrace).
• Manage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, giving you high visibility within the business.
• Assist with data analysis, software management, administrative tasks, and other critical operational functions that periodically require doing.

The Candidate:

• An initiative-taking person with a degree in Agriculture
• Someone with strong observational skills leading to suggestions for improvements and change
• A proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different aspects of the business
• A passion for modern farming and strong commercial awareness
• A character that is honest, hardworking and easily approached
• Someone that does not mind travelling around Eastern Scotland.

The Package:

• £30,000 - £40,000 per year depending on knowledge and experience and subject to review after a probationary period.

Phone Geert in confidence for a casual chat on 07393 495767.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to Geert Knottenbelt at geert@luffnessmains.com.