Full Time Arable Operator & Estate Hand (Plus 2 seasonal staff)

Located between Cambridge and Stansted and nestled within the Essex countryside, the Quendon Estate is a delightful example of a quintessential English rural estate. Extending to over 2,700 acres (1,100 hectares) of commercial arable land, Maces Farms is run as an in-hand farming operation growing a variety of crops including Milling Wheat, Feed Wheat, Spring Wheat, Barley, Oats, Beans and Sugar Beet.

We are excited to be recruiting for a new permanent position to join our small friendly team. The role will mainly focus on assisting the farm manager and existing arable operator on the day to day running of the farm and general estate work. Ideally the candidate will be passionate about agriculture, hardworking, reliable, have a keen eye for detail and value the importance of health and safety.

Responsibilities to include:

• Primary and Secondary cultivations

• Fertiliser Application

• Relief Spray Operator; Relief Combine Operator; Relief Drill Operator

• Maintenance and servicing of farm machinery as required

• Ensure safe use of all machinery

• Estate maintenance such as mowing, strimming, hedge trimming and general repairs

• To assist with general maintenance of estate lettings as required

Essential:

• Over 21 years old

• Full Clean Driving Licence

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent experience

• PA1, PA2 and PA4 Certificates

• UK Telehandler Certificate

• 5 years' experience in arable farming

• Ability to use modern machinery, equipment and technology such as GPS

• Self-motivated reliable team player with ability to work alone or within a team

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent communication skills

Desired:

• Chainsaw Licence

• PA6 Certificate

• Excellent workshop skills with ability to carry out machinery and general farm/ estate repairs

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Computer and IT skills

In Return we offer:

• 22 days annual leave rising to 27 days after 5 years' service (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)

• Group Income Protection (after qualifying period)

• Life Assurance (after qualifying period)

• Contributory Pension Scheme with 6% Employer contribution and 3% minimum Employee contribution

• Annual Discretionary Bonus

• Staff Discount Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Continuous Personal Development

• Competitive salary

• Use of our modern kit which includes:

- Claas 8700 Lexion

- John Deere 8370RT

- John Deere 6215

- JCB Telehandler

- Full GPS Technology

If you have any questions or would like to join our friendly team please contact us at with your covering letter and CV.

We are also recruiting for 2 Seasonal Harvest Staff to join us either July-September orJuly to October for corn carting, grass topping, rolling and general farm and estate work. Please contact for more details.

Closing Date for all roles 14th March 2025

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