Seasonal Operator job required for Harvest 2025 in Berkshire

4xtrahands; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Seasonal Operator job required for Harvest 2025 in Berkshire

We are excited to offer a Seasonal Operator position at the B******Estate for the 2025 Harvest period.

The Estate covers 2,200 hectares within the beautiful North Wessex Downs AONB in West Berkshire, featuring a range of enterprises, including arable, beef, sheep, and organic poultry.

The arable enterprise grows a variety of combinable crops, including wheat, barley, oilseed rape, peas, and oats, over 850 hectares in a 5-year rotation. We are also involved in multiple SFI agreements, with companion/cover cropping, herbal leys, and environmental seed mixes playing an increased role in our business going forward.

We run a modern fleet of machinery, including a Rogator 32m sprayer, John Deere 8RX 370, Massey Ferguson/John Deere tractors, Kramer telehandler, and well-maintained cultivation equipment.

The Role:

The role will involve:

1. Carting of crops to store using 200hp+ tractors and 18t trailers
2. Secondary cultivations (carrier, rolling, low disturbance subsoiling)
3. Topping of grassland
4. Telehandler work (straw stacking, loading grain lorries)
5. Machinery maintenance
6. Helping with feeding, checking, and weighing cattle
7. General farm tasks

We encourage your involvement with any of the other estate activities that interest you.

Accommodation will be provided free of charge via a fully furnished estate cottage, shared with our Harper Adams Placement Student. A hot meal is also provided for the team every night during harvest.

The position will run from early July until mid-September, but the finish date can be flexible depending on the candidate's circumstances.

We require you to hold a full, clean UK driving license and a valid telehandler certificate, as well as having at least one year of experience operating 150hp+ tractors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, fun team in a beautiful part of the country for the summer harvest period, gaining experience across a wide breadth of rural enterprises.

Job Length:

Harvest / Seasonal

Dates:

Start: 7/07/2025,
Finish: 19/09/2025

Pay:

A highly competitive wage will be offered to the right candidate.

Hours:

40-90 hours per week, depending on weather conditions.

On-site accommodation is included - you would be responsible for electricity and heating bills only.

Additional Information:

Distance from shops and amenities: 3 miles

Driving Licence Required? Full UK Driving Licence

If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit an up-to-date CV with details of 2 referees, plus a covering letter. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.