Agricultural Operator

Grosvenor; Aldford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Grosvenor Farms seeks a skilled Agricultural Operator for the Arable & Maintenance team on the Eaton Estate near Chester. You will operate modern machinery, support spraying, harvest, and a wide range of arable tasks across a large-scale operation.

Reporting to the Arable Manager, you will ensure safe, efficient machinery operation, precise crop husbandry and record-keeping, with opportunities for training in spraying and harvesting techniques.

Qualifications

• PA1 and PA2 certificates are required.
• PA4 certificate and NRoSO membership are desirable.
• Telehandler certificate and BASIS qualification are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the farm sprayer and combine during harvest.
• Apply crop protection products and liquid fertilisers safely.
• Maintain accurate operational and spray records and assist harvest logistics.
• Support cultivations, drilling and forage operations as needed.
• Utilise GPS guidance and precision farming technology.

Skills

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

PA1 certificate

PA2 certificate

PA4 certificate

NRoSO membership

BASIS-related qualification

Telehandler certificate

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Grosvenor Farms is seeking a skilled Agricultural Operator to join our Arable & Maintenance team based on the Eaton Estate near Chester. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a progressive farming business, operating modern machinery and contributing to a wide range of arable operations across a large-scale commercial enterprise.

About Grosvenor Farms

Grosvenor Farms stewards 6,000 acres on the Eaton Estate, milking 2,650 cows whilst growing forage and grain for feed. We operate a circular farming system, recycling nutrients back into the arable operation and investing in innovative technologies, including a gas-to-grid anaerobic digestion plant producing enough biomethane to power approximately 5,000 homes each year.

As part of the wider Grosvenor organisation, we are committed to delivering lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit and are looking for people who share our values of integrity, respect and trust.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about farming, take pride in high-quality work and want to be part of a progressive business with long-term ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.

This role offers the opportunity to work with modern equipment in a forward-thinking farming business that embraces innovation, precision farming and sustainable agriculture. We are committed to supporting development and training, including opportunities to broaden technical expertise in spraying, harvesting and wider arable operations.

We offer a competitive salary, very generous non-contributory pension, and other benefits and discounts via our employee benefits platform.

The Role

Reporting to the Arable Manager, you will take a leading role in spraying and combine operations whilst supporting a broad range of seasonal arable activities. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of machinery, maintaining high standards of crop husbandry, and contributing to the smooth running of harvest and field operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining the farm sprayer.
• Applying crop protection products and liquid fertilisers accurately and safely.
• Operating the combine during harvest and supporting harvest logistics.
• Maintaining accurate operational and spray records.
• Supporting cultivations, drilling, nutrient applications and forage operations.
• Using GPS guidance and precision farming technology.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience operating modern agricultural machinery, particularly sprayers and combines.
• Understands crop production, machinery setup and arable field operations.
• Has strong attention to detail and high standards of machinery care.
• Is reliable, self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Can work flexibly during busy seasonal periods, including weekends and longer hours when required.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Essential Qualifications:

• PA1 and PA2 certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications:

• PA4 certificate.
• NRoSO membership.
• BASIS-related qualification.
• Telehandler certificate.