We are recruiting at Spaldwick

As Parts Manager at MANNS Spaldwick, your responsibilities will cross over many sectors of our business, helping to ensure delivery of a rst class service to our customers.

Your main responsibilities will be the control of the inventory, together with the pricing and sales of all CLAAS parts and associated franchises. You will need the ability to maintain and improve monthly and annual targets by developing new business channels and connections, whilst observing the core values of the brand. Ideally you will have experience of leading a team of people, preferably within a Parts Department in an agricultural or related industry, either as a supervisor looking for a career move, or as a current Parts Manager. We offer an excellent remuneration package including a performance related incentive scheme. For an informal chat call Thomas Hancock on 07717 861826, or email a covering letter and a full CV to cuk.hr@claas.com

All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence. Deadline for completed applications is 24th March 2023.

Stocks Ag has promoted Tim Farrow to the recently created position of technical director. In his new capacity Tim will be leading research and development, as well as heading up technical support for customers, dealers and OEMs.

Since joining Stocks Ag at the end of 2020, as UK eld sales manager, Tim has become increasingly involved in product development at Stocks.

Tim has worked in agriculture for more than 30 years and, prior to joining Stocks, he was the service then branch manager for another machinery dealer. His new position at Stocks will see him setting up the technical support department, as well as taking charge of research and development.

James Woolway, MD at Stocks, commented: “It was clear from before I took ownership of Stocks Ag that research and proactive product development needed investment and time. Having experience in aftersales, and being technically minded, has put Tim in a strong position to lead this exciting development in the business.” and leading Beeswax Dyson’s farming business, appealed to Trinity’s board.

Tim will be based at his home, near Leeds in West Yorkshire, and he can be reached at tim.farrow@ stocks-ag.co.uk, or on his mobile 07498 027418.

In a bold mission to be more responsive to emerging market opportunities and re ective of the quality and location of its southern English farmer suppliers, Trinity Grain has made changes to its executive team.

Agrovista has created a new Midlands region team to provide better support for farmer customers and their agronomists whilst driving growth across the area.

The new region comprises the Midlands team, which was previously part of the east region, the Shrewsbury team and a new team centred on the depot in Appleton, Cheshire.

Newly appointed regional manager

Bob Smart believes the move is a natural progression for the three teams, which already operate with a high degree of collaboration.

“For our growers, the new team will provide easier, more streamlined access to products for all crops, from broad-acre arable through to vegetables, potatoes and forage.

“It will also help with recruitment, enabling us to better target agronomists, including trainees.”

The new Midlands Region brings the total number of Agrovista teams to ve, complementing the existing east, west and Scotland teams and a re-pro led north team.

The new Appleton team will be headed up by area manager

Phil Campion

Having moved premises in 2019 to a new larger depot at Appleton, there is scope to capitalise on the increased storage capacity available, Phil says.

Ross Barton has been appointed area manager for Shrewsbury. The depot bene ted from a major upgrade in 2021 and a new warehouse is under development.

Formed ve years ago from the merger of Hampshire, Wiltshire and Ridgeway Grain, the cooperative has appointed Richard Williamson as its executive chairman and David Evans as managing director.

Richard’s passion for the region, in which he has lived for over 20 years, coupled with his extensive agrifood experience in roles within Velcourt

Managing director, David Evans, adds: “We have a clear business case to build on the quality of both the crops and the storage facility here for the region’s farmers, building on the stories of their land, crops and their care for some of the UK’s most diverse and ecologically rich landscapes.”

Looking to the future, Trinity plans to focus on increasing farmer membership, forging local food chain partnership and creating a unique value-based identity for the co-op’s crops in the local food and drink economy.

Richard takes on his role as executive chairman following Trinity Grain’s recent board meeting. David has been in post since January 2022.

To continue to provide its renowned rst-class service and support for both existing and potential customers, BDC Systems Ltd has appointed Tom Bane as regional sales manager for the East of England.

“The East of England is an important area for us so it is imperative that we extend our reach by making sure that BDC Systems’ extensive range of grain handling equipment is available to farming enterprises of all sizes, as well as commercial operators, across the region,” said sales director Andrew

Head.

Tom brings a wealth of experience within the grain handling marketplace to the BDC Systems’ sales team and importantly already has existing relationships with farmers, dealers and commercial operators across the Eastern region.

Tom said: “Drawing on my experience across farming enterprises, and within the commercial sector, I am looking forward to being able to o er a range of grain handling solutions. The breadth of BDC Systems’ equipment makes it possible to exactly meet a customer’s speci c post-harvest requirements.”

Tom Godwin has been appointed agri sales manager at Continental. From a farming background and with extensive experience of farm tyres, Tom will hit the ground running, working with dealers and manufacturers throughout the UK and Ireland.

Tom recognises the challenge of the new role, but also sees extensive opportunities.

“I will be strengthening Continental’s dealer relations, working with OEMs and visiting customers to make Continental the go-to brand for agriculture. I also want to o er more training on how tyres can bring bene ts to all operators.”

Tom has over ve years’ experience in the agricultural tyre market, working with OEMs, tractor dealers and end users. His passion and knowledge for agriculture stems from his agricultural background and practical on farm experience. His farm management and machinery experience make him an ideal t for the tyre sector and the role with Continental.

“Experiencing di erent farming systems has helped me to better understand the importance of having the right machinery. Tyres are a fundamental part of machinery e ciency and I am looking forward to working with Continental to further develop the brand in agriculture,” he concluded.

Matt Shand has been appointed to the role of commercial manager for Limagrain UK. This new opportunity will see him developing and implementing the UK commercial strategy for the seed business, whilst also leading the UK sales team.

Matt brings a wealth of experience to the position; he began his career in the seed industry at Woodhead Seeds in Yorkshire, before joining Limagrain as sales manager in 2016.

He believes that through its unique UK-dedicated plant breeding and research teams,

Limagrain is best placed of all the plant breeders to recognise and respond to many current UK crop production challenges.

“Limagrain is at the forefront of bringing varieties to market that offer increased yields, stronger agronomic characteristics and better disease resistance, whilst end-users also benefit from added value, improved quality, productivity and processability.

“The success of this approach is reflected in the number of varieties sitting at the top of the current AHDB Recommended List. Without a doubt it’s an exciting time for the business and I am very much looking forward to being a key part of the team taking this forward,” he says.

Omex Agriculture has appointed Dave Towse as sales manager north. Based from his home in Thirsk, he will be growing fertiliser business for the company, and developing its foliar nutrition business alongside Scott Baker in the north of England.

Dave hails from a farming background and has more than 30 years’ experience in the UK fertiliser industry including with Growhow/CF; is BASIS quali ed and is a member of the FACTS management committee.

We have a vacancy for a Field Sales Manager at MANNS Market Harborough. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and IT skills, have a good understanding of modern farming and contracting practices, be self-motivated and present a professional image to the customer.

You will be demonstrating and selling a range of premium brand agricultural machinery including harvesting machines, tractors, tillage equipment and sprayers. A sound product knowledge is required, although ongoing industry leading training will be provided both in-house and by the CLAAS Academy. We offer an excellent remuneration package including a performance related incentive scheme.

For an informal chat call Stephen Hiller on 07710 399899, or email a covering letter and a full CV to cuk.hr@claas.com

All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence. Deadline for completed applications is 24th March 2023.

Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has con rmed the recruitment of Mark Smith as agricultural sales director (east). Mark had previously spent 27 years working for John Deere Ltd. at Langar, latterly as strategic account manager for UK and Ireland.

“Dave is a tremendous addition to our Omex team and will be a great asset in the north of the country where business has grown signi cantly in the last few years,” says Omex sales director Rob Burton.

Dave has always sold fertiliser systems in his previous roles, so he sees a move to Omex as a natural progression in his career.

“Application accuracy, service and the environment are the three key buzz words in fertiliser manufacturing, which is what Omex is recognised for, as well as being at the forefront of new and innovative technology,” he says.

The announcement follows recent news from TAG regarding signi cant expansion into Shropshire after the decision by Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) to resign the John Deere franchise. TAG’s new 40,000 sq ft depot at Allscott near Telford is due to fully open in March 2023.

TAG was formed in 2012 when two long standing John Deere dealerships, Alexander & Duncan and Chris Tallis Farm Machinery, joined forces. The company traces its roots back to 1912 and has been supporting farming businesses in the West Midlands for over 100 years, with 56 years as John Deere agents. Currently operating four depots in the West Midlands and Wales at Evesham, Kemble, Leominster and Narberth, TAG also has plans to open an additional site near Lampeter in spring this year. Employing a team of 150, including skilled after-sales teams and experienced sales representatives, TAG has a comprehensive range of other machinery partners including Kramer, Pottinger, Sumo, Pichon, Shelbourne Reynolds, Sulky, AW and Bailey Trailers and many more.

Jordan Lister has recently been appointed as northern territory manager for the Hardi brand within the Agrifac UK Group.

Spearheading the brand and supporting the Hardi dealer network within the north of the UK, Jordan joins the company with just shy of a decade of experience within arable practices and technical ag solutions.

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