Monthly Summary: September 2025

September 2025: Harvest, Maize & New Hedgecutters

As Autumn edges in, our workshop team are working hard turning machines around from customer to customer whilst the weather remains favourable.

In this month’s roundup, we’re highlighting customer photos, hedgecutting jobs, maize operations and new roles we’re hiring for.

Hedgecutting season

With hedgerow maintenance on many farmers’ lists this month, our fleet has been busy cutting back overgrowth and tidying margins.

Our fleet of McConnel 6.5m telescopic reach hedgecutters have been out locally and as far as Scotland, trimming back hedges and re-establishing field boundaries.

Yard Foreman Role: We’re Hiring

Earlier this month we advertised on social media that SW Machinery Hire is hiring a Workshop/Yard Foreman.

The ideal candidate will:

• Lead workshop operations, managing maintenance, servicing, and repairs
• Oversee the yard, coordinating arrivals, departures, and storage
• Be hands-on as well as supervisory

We want someone experienced, methodical, and committed to high standards. If you — or someone you know — is looking for a role in agricultural machinery and workshop management, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by emailing your CV and covering letter to rachel@sw-hire.co.uk

Supporting the Helen Straker Charity Clay Shoot

On Friday 19^th September, we were honoured to support the Helen Straker Charity Clay Shoot.

We supplied a JCB 542-100 Agri Telehandler, positioned with an elevated trap to assist with the event.

Additionally, a John Deere 2-seat Gator was also on standby to help with movement across the grounds.

We're proud to support the Helen Straker Charity, and their fundraising for Dorothy House and RUHX Charity.

Customer Spotlight: In the Field with Our Machines

Telehandlers have been busy post-harvest, moving straw, muck, and potatoes, while maize harvesting and forage work continue in full swing. We love featuring customer photos of our machines in action — keep sending them!