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Skilled Arable Operator - Lincolnshire

About the Company
We are recruiting for an arable farming estate based near the Lincolnshire Wolds. The farm has 1,200 hectares of arable land, with an additional 200 hectares contracted.

The estate grows a diverse range of crops including feed wheat, malting barley, oilseed rape, beans, and vining peas. They also participate in Countryside Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes. Facilities include 10,000 tonnes of grain storage, 200 hectares of commercial woodland, a small family shoot and a residential property portfolio.

About the Role
Our client is seeking a Skilled Arable Operator to join their small, dedicated team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long career within a forward thinking and supportive farming environment. You will play a key role in all aspects of arable operations across the estate.

What You Will Be Doing

Operating a Quadtrac 620 for all cultivation and drilling tasks.

Using a wide range of modern machinery including:

Cultivation: Farmet Fantom and Softer, Sumo LDS, Cultipress, Lemken semi-mounted plough.

Drilling: Vaderstad Rapid and Horsch Sprinter.

Fertiliser Application: Case Optum with Amazone spreader.

Relief spraying, telehandler work, and general farm and estate maintenance when needed.

What You Need

Previous experience in arable operations, especially drilling.

Strong workshop and machinery maintenance skills.

A proactive, reliable, and detail focused approach to your work.

Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable certifications (training can be provided):

PA1, PA2, PA4 spray qualifications.

Telehandler ticket.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Accommodation available for the right candidate

Ongoing training and development.

39 hour standard working week, with overtime available when required.

How To Apply
If you are experienced with arable operations and are keen to work on a beautiful Lincolnshire estate then get in touch.

? Rachel Richardson - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)
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? 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