Job Reference: FRS55452
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Description:
FRS Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Assistant Farm Manager for a large-scale arable farm in Argentina. This is a full-time permanent role with a lucrative tax-free salary.
If you have astrong interest in crops / agronomy and would like to work in Argentina we would be happy to hear from you. You will receive a6 week training and induction program upon commencing the new role and then you will work alongside an experienced management team.
The remuneration package includes a tax free salary, 97 days holidays , 6 free return flights to and from Argentina to Ireland , accommodation provided.
The primary function of the Assistant Farm Manager is to oversee the daily operations on abusy and large arable farm, supervise staff, inspect crops and advise on herbicides and fungicides accordingly.
The role willalso provide the opportunity for a step up into people management, upon completion of the training period you will gain supervisory experience over a team of farm staff.
Duties to include
* Working towards production targets
* Crops and crops input management
* Irrigation management
* Effective management of a unit on a day-to-day basis
* Managing and developing staff within the unit
* Operating machinery
* Ensuring staff work safely and efficiently.
* Ensure all aspects of dailyactivities are managed correctly.
* Ensuring all maintenance services are carried out at the correct service interval.
* Reporting to Farm Managers all issues related to field operations.
* Ensure H&S Policies are adhered to
* Accountable for the Health and Safety of all employees under their direct supervision.
* Collaborate with Training of employees on Health and Safety
* Coordinate/ Cooperate with Health and Safety and take all reasonable steps to reduce and minimize workplace hazards.* Ensure Health and Safety concerns and implementation of recommended corrective actions are undertaken.
* Ensure Company Policies are adhered to
* Ensure procedures and other guidelines are followed.
* Ensure best practices are carried out.Candidate profile
* 3rd level Degree in Agriculture
* Must have Agronomy experience.
* Must have Knowledge of chemicals, crop input and applications.
* Previous people management experience
To Apply
Please email your cv through theattached link
Phone calls to John in confidence on 087 9955439
Industry: Agriculture Fishing and Forestry
Salary: €50000 - €55000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Communication , Arable farming , Agriculture
Contact Name: John Miller
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