A leading Agriculture Company based in Nanyuki is seeking to recruit Arable Farm Manager to be based in their Timau Farm.
The successful candidate will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the Farm. The ideal candidate Must have significant experience of large-scale arable operations is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Running day to day farm operations – and getting it right first time.
- Managing a multi-cultural team of 60 people.
- Ensuring high standard of work, adhering to best practice and tight timelines.
- Leading innovation, research and implementation of new technologies.
- Finding ways to increase the regenerative agriculture practices.
- Ensuring high levels of health and safety are maintained.
- Assisting with a comprehensive trial programme operated by an associated third party.
- Reporting and assisting with reports, including data collection and analysis where needed.
Qualifications:
- A BSc degree in Agriculture from a reputable University is required although we may consider closely complimentary academic qualifications for an exceptional candidate.
- Significant experience of large-scale arable operations is essential.
- Firsthand knowledge of and experience in operating large machinery and plant with modern software packages is important.
- Open mind to new cultures, methods and experiences is expected.
- The candidate must be practical, resourceful and technically proficient with an ability to keep machinery and farming operations moving in all conditions and in shifts where required.
- Highly motivated and self-reliant, the candidate must be able to work alone and at times in isolation.
- Open to new technologies and alternative farming practices.
- Additional qualifications such as First Aid, Health and Safety, Fire Safety would be an advantage.
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