| Position Grain Dryer Operator | Location Alford, Lincolnshire | No. Required 1 | Period Early July - End Septebmer 2025 |
The Role
Mawthorpe Farms Ltd is located in the Lincolnshire Wolds near the town of Alford which is between Louth and Skegness. It comprises of 1,200 ha of arable land plus a contract farming arrangement of another 200 ha. The farm operates within a five mile radius, which is based from the Wellback Grain Store site. The farm operates a wide range of modern machinery, growing feed wheat, malting barley, oilseed rape, beans and vining peas. Central storage is made up of a 7,500t site plus a further 2,500t store in Willoughby village.
The estate also has 200 ha of commercial woodland, a small family shoot and a residential property portfolio. The team is made of three, young full-time members of staff but we require an extra four seasonal members for the harvest period. A positive, friendly and motivated attitude is essential.
Please see footage from Mawthorpe Harvest 2023
The role will include:
- running the 10,000 tonne central grain store using a JCB Loadall telehandler. The store is made up of two bulk stores of 2,500 tonnes each, a 3,600 tonne drying floor store and a series of smaller blowing floor sheds.
- responsiblity for the management of all grain entering the farm which will include operating a modern 30t/hr Svegma continuous flow dryer.
- Other general farm work will be required at times, including grain store cleaning, machinery maintenance, mowing with front and rear flail mowers, hedge cutting and Cambridge rolling.
Previous grain-handling experience would be beneficial however training can be provided for the right candidate.
Full UK Driving Licence required.
A telehandler certificate is essential but training can be provided for the right person.
Autumn general farm work will be available for the right candidate.
Minimum 18yrs old
Applicants must be able to show evidence of the right to work in the UK.
10.12.24.
Accommodation: Harvest accommodation (FOC) is available in the form of individual Bunker Bins and a shared static caravan for a living space. Harvest meals will also be provided FOC Monday to Thursday. They will be available Friday-Sunday for a small cost.
Address: Mawthorpe Farms Ltd
Wellbeck Grainstore
Mawthorpe Hill Road
Well
Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9LT
For More Information
For more information please contact Tom Taylor 07957 620230 ttaylor@velcourt.co.uk
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