Farm Worker and Estate Hand job - Essex

Full Time Arable Operator/Estate Hand Position

We have created a new role to join our small farming team as an Arable Operator and estate Hand.

The role will mainly focus on assisting the existing team on the day to day running of a Large arable farm with the ability to also carry out tasks on the estate including grounds and residential maintenance.

The right candidate will have at least 5 years experience on an arable farm and have an excellent eye for detail.

Core Competencies

Competencies are identified to clearly define the essential functions of the role.

Within this role the following have been identified as the knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics to help differentiate superior performance from average performance.

• Pegasi foundation competencies, relevant to ALL roles across the business are:
• Communication
• Drive, Perseverance and Quality Focus
• Planning and Organization
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Teamwork and Empathy
• Influence and Persuasion
• Primary Responsibilities
• Operating and tending to all equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and cultivation equipment
• To be Health and Safety conscious and to report any Health and Safety concerns to the Farm Manager or the appropriate Health and Safety Officer
• Adjusting, servicing, and repairing farm machinery plus implements as required and ensuring major malfunctions are reported promptly
• To carry out all Primary and some Secondary cultivations, all granular fertilizer applications, Relief Spray Operator, Relief Combine operator and Relief drill man.
• To carry out estate maintenance, Mowing, Strimming, Hedge trimming, repairing gates and fences and general estate duties.
• To fix basic repairs in estate houses and commercial lettings.
• Preparing a property for a new tenant which can involve cleaning and small maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining and preparing power tools and other equipment for safe and effective use
• Ensuring optimal yields through accurate and precise operation of machinery & equipment
• Inform farm manager and other colleagues of crop progress and other observations
• Always Work safely and ensure the safety of others
• Understand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans
• Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations

Essential experience

• A minimum 3 years experience in agriculture/estate work particularly the arable sector including a diverse range of cropping, plus associated implements and machinery
• A passion for agriculture.
• The Ability to use modern equipment and technology to enhance the performance and efficiency of the farm.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• A good range of computer and IT skills relating to machinery and some office tasks.
• The ability to make decisions in demanding environments.
• Efficient time management and organisation skills
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and unsociable hours as and when required throughout the year.
• the ability to work well with others
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail
• The ability to work on your own
• The ability to work well with your hands and carry out machinery repairs
• To be flexible and open to change

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture or equivalent experience
• Have a Full and clean driving licence.
• Sprayer and pesticide classifications including PA1, PA2, PA4 & PA6
• Telehandler UK certification.
• First aid qualified
• Chainsaw licence preferable

Package to offer

• Hours: 40 + Overtime
• Salary: Competitive
• Continued Personal Development
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Great company benefits
• Training can be given to the right candidate

Closing Date for applications is 23rd November 2026.

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