Arable Farm Worker/ Machinery Operator
Warwickshire
Salary: £32,000–£38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Farm vehicle provided for work use
An opportunity has arisen for an Arable Farm Worker to join our family farming business in Warwickshire.
P. Hughes Ltd operates arable and poultry enterprises with a strong focus on high animal welfare standards, biosecurity, environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices. We utilise modern machinery and precision farming technology, including GPS guidance systems and variable rate applications.
We are looking for a reliable, motivated individual who enjoys practical farm work and takes pride in operating and maintaining machinery to a high standard.
The Role
The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of farm operations throughout the year, including:
- Telehandler work, including loading woodchip bins, lorries and moving palletised goods
- Tractor operations including hedge cutting, topping, cultivations, rolling, trailer work and dirty water application
- Loading shovel work, including handling poultry manure and compost
- General farm and estate maintenance
- Machinery servicing and routine maintenance
- Fence, building and infrastructure repairs
- Maintaining high standards of farm tidiness, safety and biosecurity
- Assisting with seasonal arable operations as required
This is a varied role offering responsibility and the opportunity to develop skills within a progressive farming business using modern machinery and technology.
The successful applicant will be expected to operate modern agricultural machinery independently following an initial familiarisation period.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous agricultural experience
- Is capable of working independently and using their own initiative
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Is mechanically minded and enjoys maintaining machinery
- Is a safe and responsible machinery operator
- Can work effectively as part of a small team
- Is willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Is practical, reliable and able to solve problems when they arise
Essential Requirements
- Previous agricultural and machinery experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to undertake physically demanding work
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Telehandler certificate
- Tractor and machinery experience
- Loading shovel experience
- PA1/PA2 or other agricultural qualifications
Further training and certification can be provided for the right candidate.
Benefits
- Salary of £32,000–£38,000 per annum depending on experience
- Farm vehicle provided for work use
- Further training and certification opportunities
- Opportunity to work with modern machinery and precision farming technology
- Long-term position within a progressive family farming business
Please note that previous agricultural and machinery experience is essential. Applicants with no practical farming experience are unlikely to be considered.
If you are looking for a long-term role within a progressive family farming business and enjoy working with modern machinery in a varied agricultural environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Evesham WR11 8SN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years of practical agricultural experience do you have?
None
Less than 1 year
1–3 years
3–5 years
More than 5 years
- Which of the following machinery have you operated regularly in a commercial agricultural environment? (Select all that apply)
Tractor
Telehandler
Loading shovel
Combine harvester
Sprayer
None of the above
- Please briefly describe your current or most recent agricultural role.
- Do you have any of the following qualifications or certificates?
Telehandler certificate
PA1
PA2
Loading shovel certificate
HGV licence
None of the above
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
