Farm Operator
| Location | Velcourt Cotswold Contracting Smallstones Farm Chilson Charlbury Oxfordshire OX7 3HS, United Kingdom |
| Date Posted | 20/02/2026 |
| Category |
Agriculture
Temporary Opportunities |
| Job Type |
Temporary Vacancies
|
| Closing Date | Apply ASAP |
| Start Date | Mid March - 30/09/25 |
Description

How to Apply
The Role
Velcourt Cotswold Contracting is seeking a skilled operator for the coming spring/summer season. The ideal candidate will be an experienced operator with a keen eye for detail and a positive attitude.
Located near Burford and Chipping Norton, the business is farming around 2100ha spread across 6 different businesses. This leads to a varied job across the beautiful Cotswold region.
The role will run from Mid-March through to the end of September.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Operating a Bateman or Horsch trailed sprayer
- Fertilizer spreading
- Rolling
- Cultivations
- Corn cart or grain store work in summer
- General farm work and machinery maintenance
The ideal candiate will be:
- Skilled machinery operator holding PA1, PA2 and Telehandler certificate.
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Competent with the use of GPS systems, including variable rate applications.
- A good record keeper with a keen eye for detail.
- A team player who wants to work both alone and with a close-knit team.
What we are offering:
- Competitive hourly pay
- Accommodation
- Well maintained modern machinery
For more information and to apply, please click here. Alternatively, please contact the Assistant Farm Manager, Adam Holding on 07792850736 / aholding@velcourt.co.uk
