The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and skilled arable operator to join The Northumberland Estates’ arable team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on a permanent, full-time basis.

This in-hand arable enterprise, based at Alnwick is approximately 1900 hectares, with cropping that includes winter wheat and barley, oilseed rape and spring cereals alongside a beef finishing unit. Farming and conservation work hand in hand throughout the estate, which is entered into conservation schemes such as Mid-tier stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). Additionally, there is a grey partridge conservation project on a large area of the farm. The farm makes use of modern technology by utilising GPS systems to ensure operational accuracy, yield and soil mapping are used to assist in the accurate application of seed, lime and fertiliser.

Responsibilities

• Operating Case tractors, Horsch drills and Amazone fertiliser spreader
• Relief spraying of an Agrifac or Horsch trailed sprayer
• A wide range of general farm tasks using modern machinery

Requirements

• PA1, 2, 4 and telehandler certificate required
• Full UK driving licence
• Applicants must be over 21 years old
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Very good understanding of farm health and safety
• Attention to detail and high quality of work

Compensation

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to reflect ability and experience. Opportunities for further training will be provided. Accommodation is available on the estate.

How to Apply

Please apply with a CV and a covering letter to Tom Ziemelis, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Ratcheugh Farm, Longhoughton, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3AE. Or by email to: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]