Job Purpose
As part of our contracting team, you will provide skilled arable farm labour and machinery operation to support our clients during key farming operations. This role involves tractor driving, machinery work, and general arable tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Operate a variety of tractors and implements for cultivations, drilling, rolling, spraying support, carting, and harvesting.
Work across multiple farm sites as directed by the contracting business.
Carry out general farm labour such as loading/unloading, grain handling, workshop assistance, and machinery cleaning.
Perform routine checks and minor maintenance on machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Support harvest operations, including grain carting, trailer work, and store management.
Follow all health & safety procedures and comply with client farm protocols.
Maintain a professional attitude when representing the contracting business on client farms.
Requirements
Experience in arable farm work and competent tractor operation.
Ability to work on different farms and adapt to varied client machinery/equipment.
Flexibility with working hours, especially during peak seasons (e.g., drilling and harvest).
Full UK driving licence (telehandler ticket an advantage).
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Personal Qualities
Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious.
Professional and respectful when working on client farms.
Practical, adaptable, and willing to take on a variety of arable tasks.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Pay: £12.30-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 65 per week
Work Location: In person