ARABLE OPERATOR

Location: North Northumberland / Scottish Borders

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: By July 2026 (earlier start available)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and skill set

Hours: 40 hours per week basic, with additional hours required during peak periods

We are a family-run arable business farming 400ha in North Northumberland. Our rotation includes milling wheat, oilseed rape, barley and vining peas. Alongside our arable enterprise, we operate a commercial pheasant shoot, with conservation forming a key part of our overall approach.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team in a varied, hands-on role. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of farm operations and estate maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Cultivations

- Spraying

- Fertiliser spreading

- Trailer work

- Combine operation (for the right candidate)

- Loading grain lorries

- Grain store work (cleaning, inspection, record keeping)

- Fencing and estate maintenance

- Forestry work

- Machinery maintenance and general farm repairs

Requirements:

- Full UK driving licence

- Telehandler certification

- PA1 and PA2

Desirable (not essential):

- Chainsaw certification

- PA4 and PA6

- Good workshop/mechanical skills

- Experience using GPS-guided machinery

Training and development opportunities will be provided for the right candidate.

You will be:

- Honest, reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic

- A team player with a flexible approach, willing to undertake a wide range of tasks

- Safety conscious

- Prepared to work extended hours during busy periods

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary based on experience

- On-farm accommodation

- Ongoing training and development

- Potential for future progression and management responsibilities

Please apply with a full CV. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.