Salary: £20,000 – £25,000 depending upon experience Plus accommodation!
Location: Scotland, UK
Job ref: 9666
Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading Dairy Farm in Scotland, find their next hire. They are a family-owned organisation.
Role
An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an ambitious individual to join as a Dairy Farm Worker, responsible for the day to day Dairy duties.
You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.
Aim of the role:
To be the recognised Dairy Farm Worker for my client’s organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Tractor Driving
Mixing Feed using a Telehandler
Road Hauling of feed stuffs and slurry etc
Understanding of grassland management and workshop experience would be ideal – but are not essential
Crop spraying cert would also be a bonus but is not essential
Health and Safety
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
MUST have Dairy Farm experience
MUST have tractor and telehandler experience
MUST have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Cattle and Sheep sectors.
MUST be hardworking
IDEALLY will have a crop spraying certificate
IDEALLY will have a grassland management background and workshop knowledge
Additional Information:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous training allowance
Salary package:
£20,000 – £25,000 depending upon experience Plus accommodation!
This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:
25 days holiday
Regular Salary Reviews
Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!
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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.
All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.
If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!
Hours: 40 hours pw.
Location: East Devon, UK
Job ref: 2410
Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, who are a well-known and well-respected farm and agricultural organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed and fertiliser, to farmers, small holders and people who love the outdoors.
They pride themselves on providing consumers with the latest technical and commercial information about their comprehensive range of products and services.
Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.
They are a results-orientated organisation with a pleasant and informal working atmosphere.
Role:
An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my clients organisation for an ambitious individual to join as an Experienced Country Store Manager.
The Country Store Manager will lead the Store team to deliver a great shopping experience. You will build and maintain a team that delivers great results.
You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.
Aim of the role:
To be the recognised Experienced Country Store Manager.
You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.
You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
Passionate about sales
Know the numbers and drive a commercial action plan
Maximise retail sales and achieve budgeted profit target
Proactive with identifying and feeding back commercial opportunities
Manage the Duty Manager rota to drive productivity
Manage sales floor space well to maximise returns
Monitor competitor activity
Support shows and events as required
Lead Members and shareholder events
Communicate financial performance to the team and check for understanding
Lead the Direct and Yard sales team to maximise sales
Form great relationships with the local community
Store Standards
Set high standards and expectations with the team, coach them on what great standards look like
Ensure all ready to trade checklists are completed
Plan all events and promotions so they are launched accurately and on time
People Management
Recruit a great team
Coach and develop the team with technical and behavioural skills
Ensure everyone has all the information they need
Conduct performance reviews & utilise the people development manual
Plan rotas and holidays, manage payroll costs within budget
Manage poor performance appropriately and in a timely manner
Ensure timekeeping and attendance is well managed
Ensure any legal responsibilities are met
Door to Floor
Have a plan to ensure maximum on shelf availability
Ensure compliance to stock control processes
Know the best sellers, promotional and PEE lines and maximise their performance
Ensure that goods are received and processed as quickly as possible, ensure it reaches the shelf quickly
Lead the Stock team to maximise stock file accuracy
Manage the Risks
Lead the H&S agenda ensuring we are safe and legal at all times
Keep all costs at the appropriate level
Monitor and control theft and shrinkage
Lead housekeeping standards, ensure a well-presented site at all times
Be aware of risks to company assets and act accordingly
Ensure compliance to GDPR regulations
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
MUST be good at Management
A great leader who can inspire and motivate a team
A “can do” attitude with a sense of urgency
Skilled planner and organiser
Proactive and flexible
Skilled delegator
Ability to find and develop talent
Build a great working relationship across peer groups
Influence others with a positive approach to overcoming barriers
Naturally enthusiastic and energetic
The ability to deliver effective solutions
MUST be good at Communication
Communicate confidently and effectively through a variety of methods
The ability to speak with authority
Can challenge effectively at all levels
Articulate when delegating tasks
Work effectively with all relevant support office departments
MUST be good at Organisation & Planning
The ability to devise an effective plan
Great I.T. skills
Thrives under pressure
The ability to work under pressure
Can cope with challenging situations
Able to manage multiple workstreams or projects
MUST have Commerciality
Understands profitability and return on investment
Awareness of the retail targets, budgets and costs
Know the impact that the team can have on profitability
MUST have an active interest in Countryside Pursuits
IDEALLY will have an Agricultural / Farming background
IDEALLY will have a basic understanding of Animal Nutrition / Feeds
IDEALLY will have an interest in the countryside
IDEALLY will have a a basic understanding of animal husbandryAdditional Information:
Salary package:
£30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!
This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:
25 days holiday
Regular Salary Reviews
Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!
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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.
All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.
If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.
Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.
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Salary: £22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!
Hours: 40 hours pw.
Location: East Midlands, UK
Job ref: 2308
Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading supplier of minerals and chemicals across the UK, find their next hire. They are a family-owned organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed to farmers throughout the UK.
They pride themselves on providing consumers with quality and service which is second to none.
They support their livestock farmers with their processes, by offering solutions, consisting of feed, advice and management tools.
Each week the company produces up to 3000 tonnes of animal feeds.
Their feeds are based on a blend of traditional raw materials and modern technology, resulting in the best possible quality and value for money.
The animal feed mill uses cereals and fresh wheat feed products, together with quality protein sources such as rape meal and soya bean meal. Almost half the raw materials used in the animal feed mill comes from nearby mills, reducing the need for road transport and minimising the carbon footprint of the products.
Quality control is one of the most important functions within my client’s animal feed mill. Samples of raw materials and finished products are tested by trained technicians in the onsite laboratory to ensure that all feeds meet the strict quality criteria.
All the feeds manufactured at the mills are vegetarian. No animal proteins are used. My clients produce bulk farm feeds for dairy cows, beef, sheep, pigs and poultry and bagged smallholder feeds for a complete range of animals, specialising in horses, poultry, pigs, sheep, cattle, goats, camelids and rabbits.
Services to customers include full dairy costings, computerised ration formulation, forage analysis and specialist advice. A team of qualified animal nutritionists is available to advise our customers and ensure that our products continue to be the best that money can buy.
Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.
Role
An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an ambitious individual to join as a Farm Nutritionist, responsible for selling to merchants and direct to farm in the East Midlands and nationwide.
You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.
Aim of the role:
To be the recognised Farm Nutritionist for my client’s organisation.
You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.
You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial / Industrial
Sales Support
Communication / PR
Marketing
Health and Safety
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
MUST have a qualification in Ruminant Nutrition, or equivalent experience.
MUST have a dedicated interest in Ruminant feeds.
MUST have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Cattle and Sheep sectors.
MUST have drive to bring the best products, tools and advice to our farmers.
MUST have nutritional knowledge.
MUST have a wealth of working experience, plus commercial experience.
MUST have excellent communication skills.
MUST have a strong knowledge of feed formulations.
MUST be IT Literate.
MUST be results driven / proactive.
IDEALLY will have animal feed mill experience.
IDEALLY will have a qualification in Monogastric Nutrition, or equivalent experience.
IDEALLY will have proven experience of selling animal feed direct to farmers and merchants – by the bag and / or in bulk.
IDEALLY will have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Equine, Pig, Poultry, Goat, Camelid and Rabbits.
IDEALLY will have on-farm experience.
IDEALLY will have experience in rationing beef cattle on extensive and intensive systems.
Additional Information:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous training allowance
Pension scheme
40hrs per week
Salary package:
£22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!
This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:
25 days holiday
Regular Salary Reviews
Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!
Supporting Cotswold Riding for Disabled.
Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.
All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.
If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.
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