Skilled Arable Operator

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.

Key responsibilities include:

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.

Essential skills and attributes include:

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.

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