JOB TITLE: Farm Hand, Building / Estate Maintenance, Landscaper
A wide-ranging role, central to maintaining our 36 Acre Farm (Pasture, Hay, Alpacas, Bees, Ducks), Gardens and range of Buildings.
We are looking for someone with machine experience, Tractors / Attachments, Excavators and good all-round hands-on skills suitable for estate maintenance.
PERMANENT - FULL TIME
SALARY: Negotiable based on experience
£12.43/hr (£25850pa) - £15.15/hr (£31500pa)
with substantial optional paid overtime and higher rate opportunities.
Including, 28 Days Holiday pa (inc BH), Company Pension Scheme, Expenses etc
LOCATION: Thornborough, Buckingham, Bucks
Applicants should reside in an easy commutable distance to location. This role is in a rural location with limited public transport so the applicant must have own transport.
DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED:
-UK Driving Licence (Required)
We require individuals who prefer being hands-on, have flexibility and a 'can do' attitude. They must be comfortable and competent to work independently and as part of team when required. Happy to work outdoors in all weathers and confident working with and around animals.
Reliability & Punctuality – In our business there is no room for anything other than exceptional Reliability and Punctuality – Please do not apply for any role unless you can demonstrate a proven record of unblemished attendance and timekeeping.
THE COMPANY - The Racing Bug Group
The Racing Bug Group undertakes a broad range of activities within the leisure and events and agricultural industries. We are predominantly known for our scale motor racing systems. We design and manufacture every element of these advanced systems and install and operate them at various world class venues around the globe.
Meadow Valley Farm, Thornborough is the company’s agricultural venture; where we are engaged in the breeding of very high quality pedigree Alpacas (along other selected other animals).
The Racing Bug is in the business of putting smiles on faces in every aspect of our business. We are committed to innovation and over delivery in every possible respect. Through the quality of our team, equipment and workmanship we always offer and deliver the best. The business operates throughout the globe.
PROGRESSION
This is a unique opportunity to join the team of one of the UK’s most successful, innovative and fastest growing leisure industry groups.
We offer ‘fast track’ opportunities for outstanding employees to grow and progress within the company. With this role, there would be the potential for wider opportunities within other aspects of the group. In return for hard work the role offers variety, independence and the chance to work with great people, serving blue chip brands and a delighted public.
We target our recruitment at finding great people. Our outstanding team love creating and working with awesome things and everyone is on the front line of the innovative and creative process.
HOURS/DAYS
The foundation of the role is a 40 hour, 5 day week Mon-Fri. However, this role includes regular extended working hours and weekends (with weekdays off in Lieu), and includes regular opportunities for over time.
SUMMARY
If you’re a hard working hands-on, ambitious person that would like to work in an innovative, fast moving, and exciting position where life is all about putting smiles on faces then we would be delighted to hear more from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.43-£15.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thornborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Excavator Operating: 1 year (preferred)
- Farm Working: 1 year (preferred)
- Chainsaw Operating: 1 year (preferred)
- General Building Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- Tractor Driving: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Excellent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
