A well established, forward thinking farming enterprise with multiple sites across Norfolk is seeking a Skilled Arable Operator to join their team.

The business manages a diverse estate including arable land, woodland, grazing and marshland, with a clear commitment to high quality crop production and sustainable land management. Significant investment in modern machinery, storage facilities and irrigation systems underpins their approach, alongside a strong focus on best practice and continual improvement.

The Role

This is a hands on, year round position supporting arable operations across several blocks of land. Working closely with the farm management team, you will play a key role and contribute to the smooth running of the wider estate. Attention to detail, pride in your work and a proactive mindset are essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cultivations, drilling, fertiliser applications and cover-crop management

• Harvest operations including combining, carting and trailer work

• Monitoring and managing grain and potato stores

• Supporting crop protection and stewardship schemes, with accurate record-keeping

• Setting up, operating and maintaining irrigation equipment

• General estate work such as hedge cutting, fencing, gateways, tracks and drainage

• Machinery care including daily checks, routine servicing and basic repairs

• Telehandler and forklift operation, plus occasional local deliveries

• Completing job sheets, timesheets and field records

What We Are Looking For

You will be an experienced agricultural operator with a practical, reliable approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

Essential skills and attributes include:

• Proven experience operating a wide range of agricultural machinery (tractors, drills, cultivators, sprayers, combines, telehandlers)

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude to health and safety

• Ability to carry out basic machinery maintenance and fault finding

• Organised, dependable and professional

• Flexibility to work longer hours during busy seasonal periods

• Full UK driving licence

Certificates and Training

The following are required or you should be willing to train:

• Telehandler and counterbalance forklift

• PA1 & PA2 (spraying)

• Basic first aid

Additional tickets such as PA4/PA6, FACTS/BASIS, abrasive wheels or B+E trailer entitlement are desirable but not essential.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• Pension and holiday entitlement

• Modern, well maintained machinery and equipment

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• A supportive, safety focused working environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced agricultural operative looking to join a supportive farm business that genuinely values work life balance, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more.

📞 Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
📧 Rachel@morepeople.co.uk
💼 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.