Lead Arable Operator - Large-Scale Arable Enterprise
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Are you an experienced and skilled arable machinery operator looking to join a progressive large-scale farming business?
Do you take pride in precision fieldwork, maintaining modern machinery, and delivering high standards across drilling, spraying and harvest operations?
Are you looking for a permanent opportunity within a well-invested and expanding arable enterprise?
Location of the Job:
Doncaster
Salary & Benefits Package:
Circa £14-£15 per hour depending on experience
Overtime available during peak seasonal periods
Permanent, full-time position
Accommodation allowance of up to £600/pm
Modern, well-maintained machinery fleet
Opportunity to work within a progressive arable business
Additional Information:
This role would suit an experienced Arable Operator with strong machinery skills who enjoys working within a structured, professional farming environment and is confident operating across all key crop production stages.
About the Company
Our client operates a large-scale, modern arable farming enterprise covering approximately 1,800 hectares. The business grows a range of crops including winter cereals, oilseed rape, spring crops and root crops such as sugar beet.
With continued investment in precision farming technology and machinery, the business is focused on efficiency, sustainability, and delivering high-quality crop production standards.
Lead Arable Operator - The Job Role Details
You will be responsible for operating modern agricultural machinery across all key arable operations. Working closely with the Farm Manager and wider farm team, you will support crop establishment, spraying programmes, harvest operations and general farm duties, ensuring work is carried out safely, accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Operate modern machinery across drilling, cultivations, spraying, combining and crop establishment
Carry out all crop spraying operations in line with PA1 and PA2 certification requirements
Support seasonal operations including harvest, drilling campaigns and spraying windows
Assist with routine machinery maintenance, fault finding and basic servicing
Operate GPS and precision farming technology to maintain accuracy and efficiency
Support root crop operations including sugar beet where required
Maintain accurate field records and operational documentation
Ensure all activities comply with farm assurance, health & safety, and environmental standards
Work collaboratively with the wider farm team to deliver the annual cropping programme
Ideal Candidate Skills & Qualifications
You will have / be:
PA1 and PA2 spraying certificates - Essential
Full UK Driving Licence - Essential
Proven experience operating machinery on medium to large-scale arable farms
Strong competence with modern farm machinery and precision technology
Good mechanical awareness and ability to carry out routine maintenance
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, positive attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible approach to working hours during peak periods
Desirable:
Experience working with root crops such as sugar beet
Telehandler or forklift certification
Experience with variable rate or GPS-controlled systems
Working Hours
Full-time. Peak seasonal periods (harvest, drilling and spraying windows) will require additional hours.
How to Apply
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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.
The Industry (Key Words)
Lead Arable Operator, Arable Operator, Farm Machinery Operator, Sprayer Operator, Agricultural Machinery, Crop Production, Cereals, Oilseed Rape, Sugar Beet, Precision Farming, Agriculture Jobs
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About Us
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally