Do you want to build a career in the Agriculture Industry?

Are you a young leader ready to kickstart your career in a progressive farming environment? Luffness Mains Farming, based in East Lothian, is seeking a motivated Young Leader to join our team.

Why is this a great place to start your career?

We are a LEAF Marque accredited potato, carrot and cereals arable farm with strong sustainability credentials. We supply fresh produce into the UK retail market every day and have a strong belief in a vertically integrated supply chain.

This role offers first-hand experience in advanced farming practices, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to an innovative operation expanding due to market demands.

What will you do?

• Support all stages of our production process, learning our methods and practices for producing high-quality crops
• Conduct regular field visits, audits, stock sampling, soil analysis, and more
• Gather and analyse data from soil samples, weather stations and field visits
• Support audits, stock sampling, and software administration (GLGM & Livetrace)
• Manage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, giving you high visibility within the business
• Assist with data analysis, software management, administrative tasks, and other critical operational functions that periodically require doing.

What are we looking for?

• An initiative-taking person with a degree in Agriculture
• Someone with strong observational skills leading to suggestions for improvements and change
• A proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different aspects of the business
• A passion for modern farming and strong commercial awareness
• A character that is honest, hardworking and easily approached
• Someone that does not mind travelling around Eastern Scotland.

Location:
Luffness Mains, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0PZ

How to Apply:
Send your CV and cover letter to Geert Knottenbelt at [email protected]

Phone Geert in confidence for a casual chat on 07393 495767.