IND2 Farm Hand
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Dromore, County Down, BT266DR |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4701269_1750860442 |
Summary
Your new company
The successful applicant will report to the Assistant Farm Manager/Farm Manager and liaise closely with scientific staff at Hillsborough.
The farm unit operations consist of the following:
Daily pre-operation checks on each machine used, ranging in size from 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.
Driving land-rovers, cars and pickups plus attached assorted trailers (licence permitting) on public roads, when going to different sites, farm walks and events.
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.
What you'll need to succeed
Two GCSEs including English and Maths, grade C or above, or a recognised level 2 or higher in Agriculture/Land-based Technology/ or equivalent in a relevant area.
Be able to demonstrate, by way of example, at least 12 months' experience working in an agricultural environment and driving large 4wd tractors 110hp+.
Be able to demonstrate, by way of example, experience of silage-making operations and slurry spreading underpinning sustainable farming principles.
Have a full UK driving licence which enables the holder to drive a car in Northern Ireland.
What you'll get in return
- Weekly Pay- Monday to Friday (37 hours per week). Overtime available
- 37-Day Holidays
- Ongoing work, with opportunity for permanent employment
- Amazing company to work for, with opportunity for growth
What you need to do now
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