Skilled Arable Operator

FarmWell; Stamford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established farming enterprise in Stamford is seeking a Skilled Arable Operator to join their team. You will be responsible for operations including cultivations, harvest management, and machinery maintenance. The ideal candidate has experience with agricultural machinery and a proactive approach to tasks, ensuring health and safety practices are followed. The role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive working environment. Flexibility is required during seasonal periods as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating various agricultural machinery is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work safely needed.
• Flexibility to work longer hours during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Perform cultivations, drilling, and fertiliser applications.
• Manage harvest operations including combining and carting.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Operating agricultural machinery

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude to health and safety

Basic machinery maintenance

Ability to work independently

Education

Telehandler and counterbalance forklift certification

PA1 & PA2 spraying certificates

Basic first aid certification

Tools

Tractors

Sprayers

Telehandlers

Combines

Job description

A well established, forward thinking farming enterprise with multiple sites across Norfolk is seeking a Skilled Arable Operator to join their team. The business manages a diverse estate including arable land, woodland, grazing and marshland, with a clear commitment to high quality crop production and sustainable land management. Significant investment in modern machinery, storage facilities and irrigation systems underpins their approach, alongside a strong focus on best practice and continual improvement.

The Role

This is a hands on, year round position supporting arable operations across several blocks of land. Working closely with the farm management team, you will play a key role and contribute to the smooth running of the wider estate. Attention to detail, pride in your work and a proactive mindset are essential.

• Cultivations, drilling, fertiliser applications and cover-crop management
• Harvest operations including combining, carting and trailer work
• Monitoring and managing grain and potato stores
• Supporting crop protection and stewardship schemes, with accurate record-keeping
• Setting up, operating and maintaining irrigation equipment
• General estate work such as hedge cutting, fencing, gateways, tracks and drainage
• Machinery care including daily checks, routine servicing and basic repairs
• Telehandler and forklift operation, plus occasional local deliveries
• Completing job sheets, timesheets and field records

What We Are Looking For

You will be an experienced agricultural operator with a practical, reliable approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

• Proven experience operating a wide range of agricultural machinery (tractors, drills, cultivators, sprayers, combines, telehandlers)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude to health and safety
• Ability to carry out basic machinery maintenance and fault finding
• Organised, dependable and professional
• Flexibility to work longer hours during busy seasonal periods
• Full UK driving licence

Certificates and Training

The following are required or you should be willing to train:

• Telehandler and counterbalance forklift
• PA1 & PA2 (spraying)
• Basic first aid
• Additional tickets such as PA4/PA6, FACTS/BASIS, abrasive wheels or B+E trailer entitlement are desirable but not essential.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Pension and holiday entitlement
• Modern, well maintained machinery and equipment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, safety focused working environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced agricultural operative looking to join a supportive farm business that genuinely values work life balance, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more.

Rachel Richardson – 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
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