Tractor & Telehandler Operator in Halesworth

Tractor & Telehandler Operator

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The Employer

A well-established private rural estate with a long-term focus on land management, conservation, and the upkeep of high-quality countryside and heritage assets. The estate offers a stable working environment with varied day-to-day duties and a strong emphasis on pride in workmanship.

The Role

Working as part of a small, experienced estate team, you will carry out a broad range of agricultural and estate duties.

Responsibilities include:

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Rolling, cultivating, and power harrowing

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Hedge cutting using rear flail-mounted hedge cutters

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Woodchip handling and low-loader towing

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Operating modern tractors and telehandlers

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Fitting, removing, and changing attachments and implements as required

What You’ll Need

Essential:

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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar agricultural or estate role

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Experience operating modern tractors

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Experience with rear flail-mounted hedge cutters

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Confident fitting and removing implements

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Experience using a variety of attachments and trailers

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Ability to reverse trailers into tight spaces

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Confident changing PTO shafts (540 / 1000)

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Telehandler ticket (LANTRA or NPORS)

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Experience changing buckets, brushes, and tines

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Good communication skills

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Full UK driving licence and own transport

Desirable:

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Forestry or countryside experience xiskglj

You must be physically fit, adaptable, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Working Pattern

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Full-time, permanent position

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Minimum 39 hours per week

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Daytime hours

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Overtime available, including weekends

Package

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£30,000 – £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience

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Annual salary review

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28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

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Long-term, secure employment