Operations Manager (Job Ref 97)

The Operations Manager is an important part of this large-scale arable crop and alternative enterprise business.

Must be looking for a long-term, secure role.

Working in a team of 2 full time with casuals employed as required. You will be experienced and highly skilled and require limited supervision once a pre-set plan is in place.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career within a large and respected business. There will be the opportunity to develop personal, managerial, and technical skills with the full support and guidance of the Farm Manager and the company.

• Fully operational and hands-on, ensuring we maintain standards and meet times scales.
• Operating machinery and supervising others.
• Assisting with the smooth running and efficiency of all arable operations.
• Grain store management, including the drying and monitoring of grain, record keeping and all aspects of compliance.
• Out-loading of grain.
• Administration of the farm’s health and safety policy.
• Support the farm team to complete daily tasks when the Farm Manager is away from the farm.
• Maintaining both our own and our client’s high standards of upkeep throughout the Estates we run.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Establishment & upkeep of mid-tier stewardship areas.
• General maintenance & workshop tasks.
• Assisting in implementing requirements under the farm’s health and safety policy.

SKILLS:

• Good team player.
• Organised.
• Excellent communicator.
• Mechanical background with experience of repairs, maintenance, and fabrication.
• Experience of operating large-scale machinery.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• A current driving licence.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to motivate others.
• Good computer literacy skills.

This job description sets out the main duties associated with this post.It is assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature are not excluded simply because they are not itemised.

Duties of the post could vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy.In this event, appropriate training will always be provided.

• The role will involve a large amount of on-the-job training. Sentry operates a range of training courses for operators and managers at all levels.