Experienced Arable Operator job in Lincolnshire

4Xtrahands Limited; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

4Xtrahands Limited on the Humber south of the estate seeks an Experienced Arable Operator to operate sprayer, tractor, crawler and loader, and perform cultivations and crop input applications.

You will join a small, loyal team on a 3,200-acre estate with a varied fleet, maintenance duties, and potential on-site accommodation. Start date late 2026 with flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• PA1 and PA2a qualifications required.
• Telehandler experience preferred.
• Crawler/ H licence required.

Responsibilities

• Sprayer, tractor, crawler and loader operation.
• Cultivations, drilling and application of crop inputs.
• General farm and estate duties, including machinery maintenance and workshop tasks.
• Responsibilities are not strictly limited by a fixed job description and will depend on the skills, experience, and interests of the successful candidate.

Job description

Experienced Arable Operator An opportunity has arisen on a 3,200-acre estate, forming part of a larger group of family-owned estates, based just south of the Humber. We are seeking a team player to join us and slot in alongside our current staff. The estate grows a mix of arable and root crops, alongside environmental and bio-energy crops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sprayer, tractor, crawler and loader operation
• Cultivations, drilling and application of crop inputs
• General farm and estate duties, including machinery maintenance and workshop tasks
• Responsibilities are not strictly limited by a fixed job description and will depend on the skills, experience, and interests of the successful candidate

Required Qualifications:

• PA1 & PA2a
• Telehandler
• Crawler / H licence

Ideal Additional Qualifications (desirable but not essential training can be provided for the right candidate):

• Combine experience
• Chainsaw certificate
• Industrial forklift
• Other heavy plant experience

Associated skillsets are welcomed, as plant operation, building, and fabrication are undertaken on the farm.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be practical, reliable, and motivated, with a flexible and proactive attitude to work
• Have a mechanical mindset with a tidy and organised approach to the workplace
• Be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and willing to work as required during busy periods

What We Offer:

• A full-time, long-term role within a small, friendly team where loyalty and commitment are valued and rewarded
• Work with a varied fleet of machinery, where maintenance, care, and attention to detail are of the utmost importance
• A varied and rewarding role on a well-established, family-owned farm and estate, with scope to expand the role depending on the skills, experience, and interests of the successful candidate
• Competitive package, with on-farm accommodation available if required

Ideal start date late 2026, although this can be flexible for the right candidate