Job Description

Due to the retirement of a long-standing member of staff, Lour Farms seeks to recruit a forward thinking, dedicated & hard-working foreman to lead a small and committed team.
Lour Farms is a private family-owned estate in Angus, Scotland which extends to 2000 acres of arable land with an excellent infrastructure and machinery maintained to the highest of standards.
The estate encompasses a wide range of agricultural activities, including cereal production, seed potato production for the home and export markets and a 195 suckler cow herd. Other diverse income streams enhance this beautiful estate.
This key role serves as the primary point of contact between the manager and farm staff, requiring a forward-thinking approach and strong common sense. The successful candidate will take charge of daily operations by instructing staff on work plans and orders, ensuring they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Excellent communication skills are essential.
The successful candidate must have-

• The confidence and ability to lead, motivate & work with a small team
• A presence with a positive outlook to every task
• Experience in seed potato production
• Excellent workshop skills with an enthusiastic attitude to scheduled maintenance
• A strong ability to prioritise tasks and plan ahead
• An appetite to be at the forefront of GPS and machinery technology

An excellent salary package, pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement are offered as standard with this key leadership role. Accommodation is available if required.
Apply in the strictest of confidence with a CV and covering letter to-
Mr Kerr Howatson, Manager, Lour Farms
Kerr@lourfarms.co.uk
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