Plant and Farm Manager

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.

Experience

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

Competitive salary and package