Farm Operator

at Velcourt
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

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