Skilled Arable Operator - Norwich, United Kingdom - F H Easton Ltd

Description

We are arable farmers and straw contractors in South Norfolk. We grow wheat, barley, rapeseed, and sugar beet. We also buy and sell straw and offer our services to other growers for contract.

An opportunity has arisen for an agricultural professional to become part of the team
for harvest on a 850Ha arable farm based in South Norfolk.

This is a fixed term contract, not a permenant position.

The Skilled Arable Operator is part of a small team. The jobholder will assist with one or more main roles such as baling, bale chasing, corn carting and cultivations. The jobholder will assist with other regular tasks, including machinery and estate maintenance, as required.

Our operation requires that the jobholder be flexible, self-motivated and prepared to put in regular overtime during harvest.

• Good hands on workshop/maintenance skills are essential
• Able to work alone or in a team is essential
• Experience as a tractor driver (or equivalent arable/livestock machinery operative) is essential
• Experience of baling and/or chasing is desirable
• Must hold a valid driving licence
• HGV1 licence and telehandler certificate are desirable

We run a mix of machinery ages and marques, including MF and Fendt models.

We offer competitive rates of pay. Seasonal accommodation available. PAYE applicants only please.


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months


Salary:
£11.63-£15.98 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

- agricultural machinery operating: 1 year (required)

- harvest: 1 year (required)


Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 26/02/2024

Expected start date: 01/07/2024