Farm/ Biogas Maintenance Operative - Dorchester/Yeovil

The Role

Ilchester Estates is a large Dorset estate where the farming side of the business is managed by Velcourt. The enterprise covers 3,300 ha in hand, supporting a 750 kW biogas plant, 1,800 dairy cows, 1,300 youngstock and 5,000 sheep.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Farm Maintenance Operative to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide weekend and holiday cover for the day-to-day operation of the biogas plant (feeding, daily equipment checks, performance monitoring, etc.)

• Assist with biogas plant maintenance

• Possible haulage of feedstocks

• Provide on-call cover for the Biogas Manager on an agreed rota

• Carry out maintenance of farm equipment across the wider estate

Skills & Experience Required

• Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical skills

• Welding and fabrication experience

• General farm and equipment maintenance skills

• A consistent, practical approach to problem solving

• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

• Previous AD / biogas experience desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• A full-time or part-time position for the right candidate

• Opportunity to work within a diverse and progressive farming business

• Competitive remuneration based on experience

How to Apply

Please send your CV to Show email or click “Apply Now” below.

Accommodation: Available

Address: The Estate office
Melbury Sampford
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 0LF

For More Information

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