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Skilled Operator

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

We are working with a progressive, large-scale farming business looking to recruit a Skilled Operator to join their established team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid arable experience, or a capable operator looking to broaden their skillset across both arable and/or vegetable production.

The Business

The farm operates across approximately 1,600 hectares growing a diverse rotation of over 20 crop types, including cereals, oilseeds, sugar beet, and vegetable crops such as brassicas.

With a strong focus on early and winter production, the farm benefits from a unique climate that allows for year-round harvesting. Sustainability is also a key priority, with initiatives in place around biodiversity net gain and environmental stewardship.

The Role

You will play a key role in day-to-day field operations, working within a structured team and reporting structure.

Key responsibilities include:

Drilling 
Relief spraying
Combine operation during harvest
General cultivations and fieldwork
Supporting vegetable operations where requiredThere is a strong team culture, and you'll be working alongside experienced operators as well as helping support trainees.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has proven experience in arable and/or vegetable operations
Is confident operating modern machinery
Ideally holds spraying certificates (PA1/PA2)
Has a proactive and team-oriented approach
Is capable of working to a high standard with attention to detailDesirable (but not essential):

Experience with irrigation systems
Exposure to vegetable or mixed cropping systemsWhat's on Offer

£DOE
Accommodation available - 3-bed semi-detached property close to the farm with discounted estate rent
Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities
Exposure to a highly diverse and technically progressive farming systemWhy Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking farming business with:

A highly diverse cropping system
Year-round operational activity
Strong investment in people, training, and development
A collaborative and well-structured team environmentIf you're looking to take the next step in your farming career within a progressive and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential chat, call me, Hannah, on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or send a message on LinkedIn

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