We are currently recruiting for an Relief Security Officer to join the G4S team, covering a well-known site in Morpeth! Contract Information: Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour Hours: 0 hour contract only. Shift Pattern: Flexibility required Monday to Sunday, on a day and night shift rotation. SIA License: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor License Location: Morpeth You must hold a full UK manual driving and your own car is needed for this position. Your Time at Work As Relief Security Officer your duties will include: - Meet and greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols - Conducting searches where required - Patrolling the premises - Dealing with security incidents - Incident report writing - Gatehouse Duties - Reception Duties Our Perfect Worker - To be aged 18 or over - To preferably hold a valid Door Supervisor or Security Guarding License - Be a great communicator, verbally and written - To have great customer service skills - Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office platforms Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual) - Workplace pension scheme - Life assurance benefit - Contributory healthcare scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee discount schemes - Progression, training & development opportunities - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided Job ref: 1G4S G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
We are currently recruiting for an Relief Security Officer to join the G4S team, covering a well-known site in Morpeth! Contract Information: Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour Hours: 0 hour contract only. Shift Pattern: Flexibility required Monday to Sunday, on a day and night shift rotation. SIA License: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor License Location: Morpeth You must hold a full UK manual driving and your own car is needed for this position. Your Time at Work As Relief Security Officer your duties will include: - Meet and greeting staff and visitors and ensuring they adhere to the required security protocols - Conducting searches where required - Patrolling the premises - Dealing with security incidents - Incident report writing - Gatehouse Duties - Reception Duties Our Perfect Worker - To be aged 18 or over - To preferably hold a valid Door Supervisor or Security Guarding License - Be a great communicator, verbally and written - To have great customer service skills - Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office platforms Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual) - Workplace pension scheme - Life assurance benefit - Contributory healthcare scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee discount schemes - Progression, training & development opportunities - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided Job ref: 1G4S G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Position: Retail Security Officer Location: Wiltshire Relief Pay Rate: From £12.26 up to £16.00 per hour Hours: Various Shifts: Various (Monday-Sunday) SG / DS SIA licence required. Your Time at Work - To provide a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff - To carry out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensure the safety of staff and visitors - To lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site - To observe and report incidents using the correct reporting systems - To carry out all duties assigned by the client or manager to whom you are responsible - To ensure site knowledge is kept up to date and developments at local level are identified - To understand and implement any Fire and Safety evacuation procedures - To assist, if required by the Client, with staff and contractor searches - To ensure that the Security base is always maintained in a clean and tidy condition - To conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner which will bring credit to yourself and the Company, ensuring full uniform is worn and SIA licence is clearly displayed Our Perfect Worker It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. A lot of admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices. Our perfect Retail Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join TSS and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers. Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked) - Workplace Pension Scheme - Progression training and development opportunities - Life assurance benefit - Contributory Healthcare Scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided Job Ref: (T82) TSS are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with TSS, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Position: Retail Security Officer Location: Wiltshire Relief Pay Rate: From £12.26 up to £16.00 per hour Hours: Various Shifts: Various (Monday-Sunday) SG / DS SIA licence required. Your Time at Work - To provide a visible uniformed deterrent, to contribute to the safety and security of the client's premises and staff - To carry out Company Policy on loss prevention and ensure the safety of staff and visitors - To lawfully deter potential troublemakers on site - To observe and report incidents using the correct reporting systems - To carry out all duties assigned by the client or manager to whom you are responsible - To ensure site knowledge is kept up to date and developments at local level are identified - To understand and implement any Fire and Safety evacuation procedures - To assist, if required by the Client, with staff and contractor searches - To ensure that the Security base is always maintained in a clean and tidy condition - To conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner which will bring credit to yourself and the Company, ensuring full uniform is worn and SIA licence is clearly displayed Our Perfect Worker It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. A lot of admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices. Our perfect Retail Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join TSS and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers. Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked) - Workplace Pension Scheme - Progression training and development opportunities - Life assurance benefit - Contributory Healthcare Scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided Job Ref: (T82) TSS are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with TSS, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline
Seniority: 2-5 years post-qualification experience Department: Wills, Trusts & Probate - Bereavement team Office: Hertford/Hybrid Are you looking to advance your legal career whilst enjoying a healthy work/life balance? Do you want to join a firm that is as interested in your career progression as you are? Are you searching for a fulfilling role where what you get out is considered just as important as what you put in? And where the only ceiling is your ambition? Then Attwaters Jameson Hill could be the firm for you. Come and find out what makes us one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. With five offices spanning Hertfordshire, Essex and London, Attwaters Jameson Hill is a respected regional law firm with origins dating back well over a century. Our vision is to be the 'go to' private wealth legal practice in our region, through our commitment to excellent client care, integrity, teamwork, innovation, quality and respect. In order to achieve our vision, we need people who are committed to excellence. We are experts at what we do and we're looking for people with the ambition, dedication and work ethic required to become leaders in their field. But we also know that our people have a right to expect excellence from us. That's why we are dedicated to providing our staff with a nurturing environment, a structured career path that offers clear opportunities for progression, and all the support they need to thrive. The role: We are looking for a Solicitor or GILEX/FILEX with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience to join our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. Ideally, you will have a STEP membership, be in the process of acquiring one, or be willing to work towards this qualification. Your role will include taking instructions and preparation of basic to more complex Wills, LPAs and general Powers of Attorney. Your workload will involve Probate and the administration of estates, from basic estates falling below the IHT threshold to more valuable and taxable estates involving IHT400s and relevant schedules, claiming appropriate reliefs, etc. You will have experience in estate administration where the deceased has died intestate, in addition to a good understanding of intestacy rules and procedures. We are looking for a candidate with an understanding of trusts and their tax treatment, both upon creation of the trust and during its lifetime. You can advise on the appropriateness of trusts within Wills and whether the creation of a trust would be beneficial during a client's lifetime. You have an understanding of the set-up and administration of life interest trusts and discretionary trusts where they are found in a deceased's Will, in addition to an understanding of the mechanism for collapsing trusts where not required. What we expect from you: You're dedicated to providing excellent client service in line with our Service Pledge. You're somebody who takes pride in their work and of whom we can be proud. You're interested in promoting the firm's good name both internally and externally. You're a team player who will always go the extra mile. You have a positive attitude and always look to lift spirits, not lower them. You show good judgement and maturity. You're risk-aware - you know what you don't know. You're a hard worker with a 'can-do' attitude. What you can expect from us: A structured career path that provides all the information you need to develop and progress. A supportive and nurturing working environment with monthly one-to-ones, department meetings and a six-monthly appraisal scheme. Flexible and hybrid working. Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes. Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year, rising by one day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days. Automatic enrolment to our contributory corporate pension scheme (salary sacrifice). Automatic enrolment to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps staff members experiencing personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and wellbeing. Enrolment to our Healthcare Cash Plan after the probationary period. Cover includes dependant children and may be extended to partners or spouses at the employee's expense. Access to Mintago, a comprehensive employee financial wellbeing platform. Each office has its own designated Social and Wellbeing champion, who is there to help promote good mental and physical health with a range of initiatives including social walks, book clubs, charitable activities and out-of-hours get-togethers and events. Annual staff events including summer and Christmas events, quarterly office lunches and our annual online Staff Quiz! And so much more! Click 'Apply' to complete and submit your application - we can't wait to hear from you! Send in your CV to us, as we are always looking for great candidates. Find out how we can help you Call us now on for a free evaluation.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Seniority: 2-5 years post-qualification experience Department: Wills, Trusts & Probate - Bereavement team Office: Hertford/Hybrid Are you looking to advance your legal career whilst enjoying a healthy work/life balance? Do you want to join a firm that is as interested in your career progression as you are? Are you searching for a fulfilling role where what you get out is considered just as important as what you put in? And where the only ceiling is your ambition? Then Attwaters Jameson Hill could be the firm for you. Come and find out what makes us one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. With five offices spanning Hertfordshire, Essex and London, Attwaters Jameson Hill is a respected regional law firm with origins dating back well over a century. Our vision is to be the 'go to' private wealth legal practice in our region, through our commitment to excellent client care, integrity, teamwork, innovation, quality and respect. In order to achieve our vision, we need people who are committed to excellence. We are experts at what we do and we're looking for people with the ambition, dedication and work ethic required to become leaders in their field. But we also know that our people have a right to expect excellence from us. That's why we are dedicated to providing our staff with a nurturing environment, a structured career path that offers clear opportunities for progression, and all the support they need to thrive. The role: We are looking for a Solicitor or GILEX/FILEX with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience to join our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. Ideally, you will have a STEP membership, be in the process of acquiring one, or be willing to work towards this qualification. Your role will include taking instructions and preparation of basic to more complex Wills, LPAs and general Powers of Attorney. Your workload will involve Probate and the administration of estates, from basic estates falling below the IHT threshold to more valuable and taxable estates involving IHT400s and relevant schedules, claiming appropriate reliefs, etc. You will have experience in estate administration where the deceased has died intestate, in addition to a good understanding of intestacy rules and procedures. We are looking for a candidate with an understanding of trusts and their tax treatment, both upon creation of the trust and during its lifetime. You can advise on the appropriateness of trusts within Wills and whether the creation of a trust would be beneficial during a client's lifetime. You have an understanding of the set-up and administration of life interest trusts and discretionary trusts where they are found in a deceased's Will, in addition to an understanding of the mechanism for collapsing trusts where not required. What we expect from you: You're dedicated to providing excellent client service in line with our Service Pledge. You're somebody who takes pride in their work and of whom we can be proud. You're interested in promoting the firm's good name both internally and externally. You're a team player who will always go the extra mile. You have a positive attitude and always look to lift spirits, not lower them. You show good judgement and maturity. You're risk-aware - you know what you don't know. You're a hard worker with a 'can-do' attitude. What you can expect from us: A structured career path that provides all the information you need to develop and progress. A supportive and nurturing working environment with monthly one-to-ones, department meetings and a six-monthly appraisal scheme. Flexible and hybrid working. Firm-wide and fee-earner bonus schemes. Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year, rising by one day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days. Automatic enrolment to our contributory corporate pension scheme (salary sacrifice). Automatic enrolment to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps staff members experiencing personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and wellbeing. Enrolment to our Healthcare Cash Plan after the probationary period. Cover includes dependant children and may be extended to partners or spouses at the employee's expense. Access to Mintago, a comprehensive employee financial wellbeing platform. Each office has its own designated Social and Wellbeing champion, who is there to help promote good mental and physical health with a range of initiatives including social walks, book clubs, charitable activities and out-of-hours get-togethers and events. Annual staff events including summer and Christmas events, quarterly office lunches and our annual online Staff Quiz! And so much more! Click 'Apply' to complete and submit your application - we can't wait to hear from you! Send in your CV to us, as we are always looking for great candidates. Find out how we can help you Call us now on for a free evaluation.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within G4S for a Relief Security Officer, who will work at a prestigious financial institutions sites, where you will be required to carry out duties in a busy environment and carve out a career with the biggest name in security. Contract Information: Position: Relief Security Officer Location: Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield and Leeds Pay Rate: £14.74 per hour Contracted Hours: 36 hours per week Shifts: Mixed shift pattern of days, nights and weekends SIA License Required - Door Supervisor or Close Protection only. For this position, you must hold a full UK driving license and have your own car. Please upload a CV to be considered for this position! Your Time at Work - Greeting staff and visitors - providing advice, guidance and information, and answering any questions and queries - Controlling access in and out of the building - Reception/front of house duties - Working inside or outside in all weathers - Assisting with premises evacuations during an emergency and ensuring the safety of the site, staff, customers and client - Patrolling the premises and ensuring security protocols are being adhered to - Reporting faults, defects and any issues of concern to the relevant management - Complying with directions/instructions from site supervisors and managers - Complying with assignment instructions and Health and Safety policy - Physically fit as some sites require staff to be standing for a number of hours - Communicating clearly in English, both verbal and written - Working on your own or as part of a team - Always arriving for shifts on time, booking on duty in the required manner - Taking designated breaks for the prescribed time and no longer - Only smoking in designated smoking areas and never on duty - Do not chew gum, use personal telephones or lean on buildings giving an unprofessional image Our Perfect Worker - To be aged 18 or over - To hold a valid Door Supervisor - Be a great communicator, verbally and written - To have great customer service skills - Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office platforms Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked) - Workplace Pension Scheme - Progression training and development opportunities - Life assurance benefit - Contributory Healthcare Scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided Job Ref: 1G4S (G608) G4S is a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join our diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within G4S for a Relief Security Officer, who will work at a prestigious financial institutions sites, where you will be required to carry out duties in a busy environment and carve out a career with the biggest name in security. Contract Information: Position: Relief Security Officer Location: Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield and Leeds Pay Rate: £14.74 per hour Contracted Hours: 36 hours per week Shifts: Mixed shift pattern of days, nights and weekends SIA License Required - Door Supervisor or Close Protection only. For this position, you must hold a full UK driving license and have your own car. Please upload a CV to be considered for this position! Your Time at Work - Greeting staff and visitors - providing advice, guidance and information, and answering any questions and queries - Controlling access in and out of the building - Reception/front of house duties - Working inside or outside in all weathers - Assisting with premises evacuations during an emergency and ensuring the safety of the site, staff, customers and client - Patrolling the premises and ensuring security protocols are being adhered to - Reporting faults, defects and any issues of concern to the relevant management - Complying with directions/instructions from site supervisors and managers - Complying with assignment instructions and Health and Safety policy - Physically fit as some sites require staff to be standing for a number of hours - Communicating clearly in English, both verbal and written - Working on your own or as part of a team - Always arriving for shifts on time, booking on duty in the required manner - Taking designated breaks for the prescribed time and no longer - Only smoking in designated smoking areas and never on duty - Do not chew gum, use personal telephones or lean on buildings giving an unprofessional image Our Perfect Worker - To be aged 18 or over - To hold a valid Door Supervisor - Be a great communicator, verbally and written - To have great customer service skills - Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office platforms Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked) - Workplace Pension Scheme - Progression training and development opportunities - Life assurance benefit - Contributory Healthcare Scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Refer a friend scheme - Free uniform provided Job Ref: 1G4S (G608) G4S is a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join our diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Great opportunity to work as a Security Officer for G4S, a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S is recruiting for an Security Officer to work for an energy company in Didcot. Contract Information: Pay Rate: £15.00 Hours per week: 12 hours Shift Pattern: Must be fully flexible to work any day of the week Monday-Sunday and be able to work both days and nights Shift Timings: 05:00-17:00 / 17:00-05:00 SIA Licenses: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor The hours are contracted at 12 hours per week on average but there is an expectation that more hours will become available throughout the year. It is important that you drive and have access to your own vehicle, you must currently hold a Manual Driving License as you will be required to use a company vehicle. For your application to be considered, please upload a CV! Your Time at Work As a Security Officer, your duties will include: - Patrolling the site, on foot or by vehicle - Access and Egress control - Monitoring of visitors, staff and customers to the sites - Responding to security breaches and medical incidents - Ensuring all customer standards are met on each site - Gatehouse duties Our Perfect Worker It is important to have great communication and customer service skills. You will also need to have strong IT skills and be able to use all forms of technology and software systems. Our perfect Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join G4S today where we can help you to progress within your security career and help you to really thrive in the industry! Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual) - Workplace pension scheme - Life assurance benefit - Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal - Contributory Healthcare Scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Progression, training & development opportunities - Referral Scheme - Free uniform provided Job ref: 1G4S (G519) G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Great opportunity to work as a Security Officer for G4S, a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S is recruiting for an Security Officer to work for an energy company in Didcot. Contract Information: Pay Rate: £15.00 Hours per week: 12 hours Shift Pattern: Must be fully flexible to work any day of the week Monday-Sunday and be able to work both days and nights Shift Timings: 05:00-17:00 / 17:00-05:00 SIA Licenses: Security Guarding or Door Supervisor The hours are contracted at 12 hours per week on average but there is an expectation that more hours will become available throughout the year. It is important that you drive and have access to your own vehicle, you must currently hold a Manual Driving License as you will be required to use a company vehicle. For your application to be considered, please upload a CV! Your Time at Work As a Security Officer, your duties will include: - Patrolling the site, on foot or by vehicle - Access and Egress control - Monitoring of visitors, staff and customers to the sites - Responding to security breaches and medical incidents - Ensuring all customer standards are met on each site - Gatehouse duties Our Perfect Worker It is important to have great communication and customer service skills. You will also need to have strong IT skills and be able to use all forms of technology and software systems. Our perfect Security Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join G4S today where we can help you to progress within your security career and help you to really thrive in the industry! Key Information and Benefits - 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual) - Workplace pension scheme - Life assurance benefit - Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal - Contributory Healthcare Scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Employee Discount Schemes - Progression, training & development opportunities - Referral Scheme - Free uniform provided Job ref: 1G4S (G519) G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today! About Staffline Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
About Mertoun Estate Mertoun Estate, based near St. Boswells in the Scottish Borders, farms approximately 1,300 hectares in-hand, with a further 400 hectares managed under two neighbouring contract farming agreements. Cropping includes winter wheat, oilseed rape, barley, oats, seed potatoes, and green manures under the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) . Around 100 hectares of vining peas are also grown annually with Scottish Borders Produce. Excellent infrastructure, well maintained machinery and an experienced team provide the ideal environment for efficient and high-quality arable production. Role Overview Mertoun Estate is seeking an experienced and motivated F arm Foreman / Lead Operator to take a key hands-on role to support the Farm Manager ensuring effective teamwork and high standards of workmanship. A key focus of the role will be the planting and harvesting of approximately 130 hectares of seed potatoes , alongside the wider combinable crop rotation and estate. This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for a skilled operator with strong technical and mechanical abilities. The role offers excellent scope for professional growth and increased responsibility , particularly within the seed potato enterprise , as the successful candidate demonstrates capability and commitment. Key Responsibilities Contribute to a positive and safety-conscious working environment. Work collaboratively as part of a strong team to deliver daily operations across the estate. Planting and harvesting of 130ha of seed potatoes. Operate and maintain a modern fleet of machinery and precision farming systems. Relief operations including spraying . Support accurate and compliant records for crop operations and assurance schemes. Help maintain a tidy, organised and professional workplace including yards, buildings, machinery and the wider estate. Assist with grain drying, storage and loading out. Uphold high standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental care. Help train, motivate, and lead farm staff and seasonal workers. Deputise for the Farm Manager when required. Qualifications & Experience Solid background in arable farming; potato experience beneficial. Excellent mechanical and technical skills; ability to service and repair modern farm machinery. Strong practical knowledge of crop husbandry and modern arable systems. Competence with GPS, auto-steer, and precision farming technology. PA1 and PA2 (spraying) certificates desirable. Full UK driving licence essential; telehandler licence advantageous. Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental best practices. Personal Attributes Practical, reliable and motivated with a positive, proactive attitude. A hands-on, team player with strong communication skills. Positive attitude towards Health & Safety. Ability to prioritise, problem solve and adapt. Mechanically minded. Takes pride in maintaining a tidy, well-organised workplace. Detail-focused, with pride in quality and efficiency. Forward-thinking and eager to develop within the role, particularly within the seed potato enterprise. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary, based on experience. Accommodation available on the estate if required. Pension scheme and holiday entitlement in line with estate policy. A long-term, team focused role with excellent opportunities for progression. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role by 23rd January 2026.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
About Mertoun Estate Mertoun Estate, based near St. Boswells in the Scottish Borders, farms approximately 1,300 hectares in-hand, with a further 400 hectares managed under two neighbouring contract farming agreements. Cropping includes winter wheat, oilseed rape, barley, oats, seed potatoes, and green manures under the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) . Around 100 hectares of vining peas are also grown annually with Scottish Borders Produce. Excellent infrastructure, well maintained machinery and an experienced team provide the ideal environment for efficient and high-quality arable production. Role Overview Mertoun Estate is seeking an experienced and motivated F arm Foreman / Lead Operator to take a key hands-on role to support the Farm Manager ensuring effective teamwork and high standards of workmanship. A key focus of the role will be the planting and harvesting of approximately 130 hectares of seed potatoes , alongside the wider combinable crop rotation and estate. This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for a skilled operator with strong technical and mechanical abilities. The role offers excellent scope for professional growth and increased responsibility , particularly within the seed potato enterprise , as the successful candidate demonstrates capability and commitment. Key Responsibilities Contribute to a positive and safety-conscious working environment. Work collaboratively as part of a strong team to deliver daily operations across the estate. Planting and harvesting of 130ha of seed potatoes. Operate and maintain a modern fleet of machinery and precision farming systems. Relief operations including spraying . Support accurate and compliant records for crop operations and assurance schemes. Help maintain a tidy, organised and professional workplace including yards, buildings, machinery and the wider estate. Assist with grain drying, storage and loading out. Uphold high standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental care. Help train, motivate, and lead farm staff and seasonal workers. Deputise for the Farm Manager when required. Qualifications & Experience Solid background in arable farming; potato experience beneficial. Excellent mechanical and technical skills; ability to service and repair modern farm machinery. Strong practical knowledge of crop husbandry and modern arable systems. Competence with GPS, auto-steer, and precision farming technology. PA1 and PA2 (spraying) certificates desirable. Full UK driving licence essential; telehandler licence advantageous. Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental best practices. Personal Attributes Practical, reliable and motivated with a positive, proactive attitude. A hands-on, team player with strong communication skills. Positive attitude towards Health & Safety. Ability to prioritise, problem solve and adapt. Mechanically minded. Takes pride in maintaining a tidy, well-organised workplace. Detail-focused, with pride in quality and efficiency. Forward-thinking and eager to develop within the role, particularly within the seed potato enterprise. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary, based on experience. Accommodation available on the estate if required. Pension scheme and holiday entitlement in line with estate policy. A long-term, team focused role with excellent opportunities for progression. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role by 23rd January 2026.
