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READ MOREA motivated, diligent and reliable person required to join a small dedicated team on farm near Dumfries. Duties would include day-to-day stock work and tractor work as required.
The farm is one of three dairy/stock/arable units based within the Cowhill Trust Estate in SW Scotland.
The company has an ongoing training program for all employees where required and is fully compliant in all health and safety awareness programmes.
The Cowhill Trust is an Idyllic estate running alongside the river Nith, there are train and bus routes nearby, 10 minute drive from centre of Dumfries.
A competitive package and accommodation available for the right candidate.
Cefetra is looking for a Maintenance Engineer required for its busy grain store based in Ormiston.
You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of all mechanical systems within the grain processing facility. This role involves performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, and implementing effective maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. The maintenance program will cover a variety of grain handling equipment including bucket elevators, conveyors and grain cleaners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting and Repair
• Equipment Installation and Upgrades
• Welding and fabrication
• Operational Efficiency
• Safety and Compliance
• Inventory Management
• Documentation and Reporting
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in the grain processing or agricultural sector
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems used in grain handling and processing
• Fabrication experience with a competency in mig and mma welding
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to work in a grain processing environment, including exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures
• Capability to lift heavy equipment and perform physically demanding tasks
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Candidate will also be required to carry out store operations during harvest period and other high work volume periods. This includes loading shovel operation, grain drying, store upkeep
Borders Machinery Ring (BMR), the first Ring to be formed in the UK in February 1987 by 23 farmers and contractors. Currently, there are over 1030 members. Turnover is around £10 million.
Essentially a machinery ring “matches a shortage of machinery and/or labour capacity on one farm with a surplus on another.
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