Flexsource NI are working in partnership with the Agrifood and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) to hire a farm worker in the Hillsborough area on a temporary full time basis, with overtime opportunities available.
Main Duties:
· Daily pre-operation checks on each machine used, ranging in size of up to 200hp+ 4 wheel drive tractors, Self-Propelled Silage harvester, Telescopic Handlers, 3 Tonne Counterbalance Forklift, Rubber Tyre Excavator, Tractor, and loader, ATV/RTV.
· Operating a large range of farm equipment such as Slurry Tankers (Dribble Bar, trailing show, and transfer boom), Slurry Pumps, Silage Trailers, Dump Trailers, Bale Trailers, FYM Spreader Fertiliser Spreader, Power Harrows, Plough, Rotavator, Field Rollers, Grass Mowers, Grass Rake, Grass Tedder, Balers (round and small square), Bale Lifters, Umbilical Slurry Application System, Sprayers, Seed Drills/Air Seeder, Grass Topper, Straw Chopper, Post Driver, Zero Grazer, and Diet Feeders.
· Mixing slurry in both underground and above ground tanks.
· Using GPS and Isobus for sowing fertiliser, spraying, seed drills and slurry application.
· Manual work using brush, shovel, power hose, strimmer, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, erection and dismantling of temporary and permanent fences, silage barriers and covering silos.
· Assisting in the operation of an animal feed concentrate mixing plant with bulk and 25kg manual bag handling.
· Assisting scientific staff in the handling of livestock for the purposes of taking measurements and animal health procedures.
Criteria:
· 2 GCSE’s to include English and Math
· Full UK driving license
· 6 months experience in a similar role
If you are an experienced farm worker, apply today, or for more information contact Ciaran on 02890725600