Assistant Farm Manager / Skilled Arable Operator

IM & CI Windell; Badminton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Pension

28 days’ holiday

Job summary

IM & CI Windell is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager / Skilled Arable Operator to join a family-run arable and mixed farm near Badminton, on the Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border. The role covers leadership of seasonal staff and day-to-day site management across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will oversee grain and maize drilling, spraying, relief combine driving, and beef cattle husbandry, with access to a modern fleet of machinery.

Qualifications

• Essential Skills listed in the ad: full, clean driving licence, Telehandler certificate, PA1 & PA2 with spraying experience, experience with combine harvester, seed drills and RTK GPS guidance, workshop skills for machinery maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drilling and establishing crops (wheat, forage, grain maize).
• Operating a 36m sprayer and fertiliser spreader.
• Managing beef cattle, including TMR diet feeders.
• Repairing and maintaining machinery to keep the fleet in top condition.
• Relief combine driving as required.

Skills

Full, clean driving licence

Telehandler certificate

PA1

PA2

RTK GPS guidance

Machinery maintenance

Job description

Assistant Farm Manager / Skilled Arable Operator – Badminton, Gloucestershire/Wiltshire Border

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced professional to join our small, progressive team on a family-run arable and mixed farm spanning 1,385 acres (560 hectares) in Badminton, situated near the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire border. We are seeking a friendly and motivated individual who will play a key role across a wide range of farm operations, not only in arable farming but also managing our 600-head beef cattle herd and supporting various diversification projects.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, taking charge of a broad range of tasks. Leadership skills are essential, as you will also act as a team leader for seasonal staff. With the farm spread across three sites, you will be entrusted with the day-to-day management of at least one location at any one time. Key operational duties include grain and maize drilling, spraying, and providing relief combine driving as required.

Attention to detail is vital for ensuring smooth farm operations, and a strong interest in farming practices will help drive the business forward. You will have access to a modern fleet of machinery, including a New Holland CR9090 (35ft), Case Magnum 380, Case Pumas 240 & 160, Knight 36m Sprayer, New Holland BB960 baler, Horizon DSX 8m drill, and JCB 538-60 Telehandlers.

Flexibility is required, as the role requires working extended hours during busy periods.

Accommodation is available in a spacious, modern, semi-detached three-bedroom cottage located in the village of Badminton.

We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of ability and experience, alongside a pension scheme and 28 days’ holiday.

Job type - Full-time, Permanent

Essential Skills

• Full, clean driving licence


• Telehandler certificate


• PA1 & PA2 certificates with spraying experience


• Experience operating a combine harvester, seed drills, and RTK GPS guidance systems


• Workshop skills for machinery maintenance and repairs

Key Responsibilities

• Drilling and establishing all crops, including wheat, forage, and grain maize


• Operating a 36m sprayer and fertiliser spreader


• Managing the husbandry of beef cattle, including operating TMR diet feeders


• Repairing and maintaining machinery to ensure the fleet remains in top condition


• Relief combine driving