| Position Arable Operator | Location Alford, Lincolnshire | No. Required 1 | Period Full-time, permanent |
The Role
Mawthorpe Farms Ltd is located on the Lincolnshire Wolds near the town of Alford, between Louth and Skegness. It comprises 1,200ha of arable land owned by the Roughton family, plus a contract farming arrangement over another 200ha. The farm operates within a five mile radius, from the Wellbeck Grain Store site.
The farm operates a wide range of modern machinery, growing feed wheat, malting barley, oilseed rape, beans and vining peas alongside an extensive Countryside Stewardship and SFI scheme.
There is a central storage facility of 7,500t 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 currently consists of two full-time members of staff, but we require an additional full-time person to play a vital role within the business.
The successful candidate must be of friendly nature, driven and self-motivated and have exceptional levels of attention to detail.
The role includes but is not limited to: -
- Main sprayer operator using a Case Puma 240 and trailed Horsch 6LT, with full responsibility for a modern, drive-through chemical store.
- Main combine driver operating a Claas Lexion 8800 with a 40ft Convio Flex header.
- Fertiliser spreading.
- Telehandler operation.
- Other general farm/estate work when required.
Full UK Driving Licence required.
PA1, PA2 and previous sprayer driving experience is essential.
PA4 and a telehandler ticket would be advantageous, but training can be provided to the right candidate.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package based on experience alongside continual training and development.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and are required to evidence this.
If this role is of interest, please apply to Tom Taylor, via email at ttaylor@velcourt.co.uk with a CV and covering letter.
12.12.24.
Accommodation: Accommodation can be made available, if required.
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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