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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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

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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