Caithness Machinery Ring Ltd
Description
Caithness Machinery Ring Ltd is a management co-operative made up of Farmers, Contractors, Small Businesses and Individual Members. Caithness Machinery Ring Limited is a non profit making member owned Co-operative. Formed in 1989, its primary objective is to encourage more efficient use of agricultural equipment and labour between its members. Our ring operates with & for members in Caithness and Sutherland.
As well as offering surplus supplies and hire of equipment & labour, members can offer services such as Baling, Bale Wrapping, Combining, Cultivation, Draining, Drilling, Dung spreading, Dyking – Dry Stone/Flag, Fencing, Fertiliser spreading, Grain Drying, Grass Topping, Hedge Cutting, Landscaping, Lime Spreading, Ploughing, Rolling, Seeding, Self Drive Hire, Sowing – 1 Pass, Silage Making, Sheep shearing, Slurry spreading, Sub Soiling, Training, Vermin Control, Woodland Maintenance, and many more.
WHAT IS A MACHINERY RING?
A machinery Ring is a management co-operative whose members seek to rationalise their machinery and labour levels by doing work for and/or having work done for them by other members. The Ring has a Co-ordinator to match up demands for work with suppliers, and to process payments for all transactions using a Direct Debit/Credit transfer system. Machinery Rings have been operating in Europe for over 40 years.
WHO SHOULD JOIN A MACHINERY RING?
Any individual or business that can provide a service (equipment or labour) or may require a service at any time in the future. Membership is not confined to farmers and contractor. Self employed tradesmen will be welcome.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
The Ring Co-ordinator is available for personal visits to answer questions. Should you wish to join; the Co-ordinator will assist with the completion of questionnaires that identify your machinery and you requirements.
WHAT SAY HAS A MEMBER (DEMANDER) IN WORKS LOCATION?
The member (demander) when asking for a service, can state who they would like to do the job. This member will then be given the first chance of doing it. The demander can also state who they don't want! Beyond this, the work is allocated at the Co-ordinator's discretion from the central pool of information at the Ring Office.
WHAT CONTROL DOES A MEMBER (SUPPLIER) HAVE OVER THE USE OF HIS/HER MACHINE?
Every member when registering his/her machine with the Ring states how that machine can be used through the Ring (owner driver only or on self drive basis as well.) Ownership of equipment stays with the supplying member.
HOW DOES A MACHINERY RING OPERATE?
On receipt of a request, the Co-ordinator arranges a suitable supplier who then proceeds to carry out the job or service, or supply the goods. The Ring remains available to help sort out any unseen problems. On completion of the job, a work schedule book is signed by both parties. Each retains a copy and the original is sent to the Ring Office. An invoice is raised to the demander for the work done and a self billing invoice to the supplier. Three weeks later the Bank is authorised to debit the demander's account. Once this has been cleared the supplier is credited for the appropriate amount.
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RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
facebook.comLAMBER AVAILABLE Experienced lamber looking for work in Caithness or Sutherland area with own experienced dog. Looking for 3-4 weeks would work up to 80 hours per week; £12.50 per hour or £1,000 per week, prefer to be paid weekly. Could do live in, need facilities for own food due to dietary needs. Place to store frozen, heat up (microwave/oven) and prepare (hob for fry up) meals. Prefer indoor lambing. If you would like more information please private message or call the office on 01847 831378. Thanks Louise
TRAINING We currently have spaces on the following training courses- * Lambing & Hypothermia - Wednesday 28th February 2018 * Safe use of pesticides - Monday 12th March 2018 * Field crop sprayer - Tuesday 13th March 2018 For more information or to book a place please call the office on 01847 831378.
UPDATE Currently looking for * A calf * Silage * Grazings If you can help please call the office on 01847 831378. LAMBER AVAILABLE An experienced lamber is available from 1st April to 20th April 2018. For more details please get in touch. Cheers Louise
CMR MEMBERS' SURVEY Just a wee reminder that our Members' survey need to be completed and returned by Friday to be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Rock Rose Gin or Holy Grass Vodka! As a Co-operative your comments are vital to help us improve the service we deliver. Thanks Louise
Happy New Year to all members and friends! Couple of things for this evening, * Any spare calves, please let me know and we will try to find a home for them. * The closing date for out current vacancy is the 8th January 2018. Please keep liking and sharing our posts, always appreciated! **PART TIME ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED** We are looking for a competent office administrator to help with the running of the daily administrative operations of the co-operative. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently. This position offers flexible hours and homeworking when appropriate, approximately 12 hours a week. We offer a competitive rate of pay depending on previous experience. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Duties will largely be in assisting the Manager with the day to day duties of the Machinery Ring. This will include: - Assisting members (via phone, email etc.) - Organising and facilitating training courses - To provide cover for the manager. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS - Strong communication skills - Ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team - Accounts experience preferred, though not essential - Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities - A background in agriculture would be advantageous Please forward a current CV to CMR at Quarrycrook, 7 Hoy, Halkirk, KW12 6UU or to caithnessring@btinternet.com. Closing date for applications is Monday 8th January 2018. Cheers Louise
Wishing all our members and friends a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. The CMR office is now closed until the 8th January 2018 however if you require fuel or have an urgent enquiry please leave a message or send a text. Thank you for all your support in 2017, Louise
CALF AVAILABLE We currently have a member with a spare heifer calf. For more details please call the office on 01847 831378. Cheers Louise
Please like and share folks!! **PART TIME ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED** We are looking for a competent office administrator to help with the running of the daily administrative operations of the co-operative. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently. This position offers flexible hours and homeworking when appropriate, approximately 12 hours a week. We offer a competitive rate of pay depending on previous experience. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Duties will largely be in assisting the Manager with the day to day duties of the Machinery Ring. This will include: - Assisting members (via phone, email etc.) - Organising and facilitating training courses - To provide cover for the manager. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS - Strong communication skills - Ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team - Accounts experience preferred, though not essential - Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities - A background in agriculture would be advantageous Please forward a current CV to CMR at Quarrycrook, 7 Hoy, Halkirk, KW12 6UU or to caithnessring@btinternet.com. Closing date for applications is Monday 8th January 2018.
Evening I hope everyone is battening down the hatches, looks to get a wee bit breezy tomorrow! Couple of things for tonight * Looking for 12 good straw bales and 150 silage bales, West side of the county preferred * Feed tatties available If you would like any further information, please call the office on 01847 831378. Thanks Louise
UPDATE Commodities Available * Hay - range of qualitys available, prices starting at £9.50 for a 4x4 * Silage Wanted * Hill ground for rent If you would like details on any of the above please call the office on 01847 831378 or 07468415953. Cheers Louise
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