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Farm/ Biogas Maintenance Operative - Dorchester/Yeovil

£12.8 - £15 per hourEstimated

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 or click “Apply Now” below.

Accommodation: Available

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

For More Information

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Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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