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Farm Machinery Operator

We are a dynamic workforce with an exciting opportunity for a Farm Machinery Operator to join the Works Team.

The role is varied and multifaceted, providing support across the entire Estate. As part of the Works Team and supporting the Grounds team, you will use your skills and experience to operate our large plant and equipment such as excavators, tractors, and telehandlers to undertake a range of planned, cyclical and reactive work in support of our diverse range of activities.

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: Farm Machinery Operator
DEPARTMENT: Works
REPORTING TO: Clerk of Works
JOB TYPE: Permanent

ROLE SUMMARY

Now is an exciting time to be at Roxburghe Estates as we adapt and seek new and exciting
opportunities, particularly across our built environment, which will shape and sustain this
thriving and historic rural business.

This is a new role within our Works Department and represents an excellent opportunity to join
our highly talented and skilled team here at the prestigious and historic Roxburghe Estate. By
joining our growing team, you will have the opportunity to work in and around some prestigious
and unique buildings and landscapes, ensuring they can be preserved for generations to come.

The role is varied and multifaceted, providing support across the entire Estate. As part of the
Works Team and supporting the Grounds team, you will use your skills and experience to
operate our large plant and equipment such as excavators, tractors, and telehandlers to undertake
a range of planned, cyclical and reactive work in support of our diverse range of activities.

Accordingly, this is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified or time served machine
operator, to join the Estate.

WORKING WITH US

It takes a certain sort of person to flourish in such a multi-dimensional environment like
Roxburghe Estates. Therefore, we look for talented, self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals
who will be able to share our passion for providing a warm welcome and amazing experiences.

OUR VALUES

Custodians Community Authenticity Drive Warmth

“To understand, improve and develop our natural, heritage and built environments, allowing
them to flourish as sustainable businesses capable of making significant contributions to a vibrant Borders community, now and for generations to come.”

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a site-based operator, you will be adaptable and will work in a variety of situations across our
Estate. You will be involved with many aspects of the day-to-day operations of the works, farm,
gardens and grounds maintenance teams across the entire estate including Floors Castle, our
policy grounds and in-hand farms.

Typical tasks include loading and unloading grain at our farms, offloading deliveries, clearing
ditches, repairing roads and field drainage as well as moving woodchip to keep our biomass
district heating system running year-round. The role will also include topping expansive grass
parks surrounding the castle and working closely with the Groundsman. Part of the role will
also include ensuring kit and equipment are kept in good serviceable order through general
routine maintenance.

Overall, our Team are an adaptable group who respond to the challenges at hand. The machine
operator must have a similar approach and be willing to muck in and lend a hand when needed.

HOURS OF WORK

Flexibility is important with a contract based on 5 out of 7 days with a working week of 39
hours. During a normal week the hours would be Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Friday
08:00-15.30, but these days and hours may need to flex at peak times.

ABOUT YOU – Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

  • enthusiastic with ambition and drive.
  • diligent.
  • proactive and able to use initiative.
  • able to work well within a team but also on an individual basis.
  • willing to develop existing skills and acquire new ones.
  • well organised with excellent communication skills.
  • positive and good-humoured.
  • Eligibility to work and live permanently in the UK.
  • Hold a full UK Driving Licence.

ABOUT YOU – Qualifications and Experience

Essential
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Telehandler trained
  • 8T Digger or mini digger trained
  • Able to operate large modern tractors and assorted attachments
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.

WHATS ON OFFER

  • A competitive salary and appropriate benefits, based on qualifications and experience
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ability to develop and grow within your position through training opportunities and
    guidance.
  • A fun working environment where we care about you, your well-being, and your
    personal growth.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a covering letter and CV, for the attention of our Clerk of Works, to
[email protected] For an informal chat about the role or for more information, please call
the Estate Office on 01573223333 and ask to speak with Craig Logan.

Closing date for application, 12noon Friday 23 rd May