Job Description
Mertoun Estate, based near St. Boswells in the Scottish Borders, farms approximately 1,300 hectares in-hand, with a further 400 hectares managed under two neighbouring contract farming agreements. Cropping includes winter wheat, oilseed rape, barley, oats, seed potatoes, and green manures under the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS). Around 100 hectares of vining peas are also grown annually with Scottish Borders Produce.
Excellent infrastructure, well maintained machinery and an experienced team provide the ideal environment for efficient and high-quality arable production.
Role Overview
Mertoun Estate is seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Foreman / Lead Operator to take a key hands-on role to support the Farm Manager ensuring effective teamwork and high standards of workmanship. A key focus of the role will be the planting and harvesting of approximately 130 hectares of seed potatoes, alongside the wider combinable crop rotation and estate.
This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for a skilled operator with strong technical and mechanical abilities. The role offers excellent scope for professional growth and increased responsibility, particularly within the seed potato enterprise...