Position: Hay Harvest & Grain Dryer Operator
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
No. Required: 1
Period: Early June - Mid September 2025 (weather dependent)
The Role
Situated at the base of the Marlborough Downs, the business comprises 420ha of combinable crops and 100ha of grassland which is used for haylage, hay, and grazing horses. The farm also carries out 330ha of contract combining and 110ha of hay making across the local area. All straw and hay baling is carried out in-house.
We are looking for a hardworking and diligent individual with a positive attitude who can work well in a team and on their own. They will need good time-keeping, communication skills, and attention to detail.
The role will likely start in early June for the haymaking season and roll into the summer cereal harvest. During the hay making season, the role will mainly consist of bale carting and tedding and in the summer potentially operating the farm's continuous flow drier and carting straw.
Candidates would ideally have some tractor experience and telehandler experience/ticket. Grain store experience would be an advantage. Training can be provided for the right candidate.
Full UK Driving Licence required.
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Applicants must be able to show evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be provided in the form of a mobile home which would be free of charge.
Address
RJ Hussey & Son
Uffcott House
Uffcott
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 9NB
For More Information
For more information please contact Henry Hitchcock at 07889 798729 or hhitchcock@velcourt.co.uk.
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