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. 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.
? Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
? Rachel@morepeople.co.uk
? Or connect with me on LinkedIn
No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.
Company
MorePeople are a specialist recruitment business for the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture industries. Founded in 2000 by two passionate foodies with vast experience in the industry, we're a growing team comprising of a mixture of ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters passionate about the sector.
Offering a functional approach to recruitment, we have dedicated expert teams to assist in all roles across a business;

• Commercial
• NPD
• Operations
• Technical
• Growing
• Agronomy
• Engineering
• Finance
• HR, Admin & IT
• Rural Surveyors, Land Agents & Estate Managers

The team are committed to offering the best recruitment service for all professional roles within the sectors in which we operate.
Find out more on our website at or call us on 01780 480530.
Company info Website Telephone 01780 480530 Location Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road,
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom
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