Sprayer Operator - Vegetable & Arable Enterprise
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Are you an experienced and skilled Sprayer Operator looking to join a progressive farming business?
Do you take pride in precision application, operating modern self-propelled sprayers, and delivering high standards across vegetable and arable crops?
Are you looking for a permanent opportunity within a well-invested and expanding enterprise?
Location of the Job: Essex
Salary & Benefits Package: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position.
Additional Information:
This role would suit an experienced Sprayer Operator with strong machinery skills who enjoys working within a structured, professional farming environment and is confident managing spray operations across a diverse cropping programme including squash, sweetcorn, pumpkins and combinable crops.
About the Company: Our client operates a modern, diversified farming enterprise in Essex. The business grows a wide range of vegetable crops including squash, sweetcorn and pumpkins, alongside combinable arable crops. With continued investment in modern machinery and efficient crop production systems, the business is focused on delivering high-quality produce while maintaining strong operational standards.
Sprayer Operator - The Job Role Details:
You will be responsible for operating a modern self-propelled sprayer across vegetable and arable crops. Working closely with the Farm Manager and agronomist, you will ensure spraying operations are carried out safely, accurately and in line with agreed crop protection programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate a modern self-propelled sprayer across vegetable and arable crops.
- Carry out all crop spraying operations in line with PA1 and PA2 certification requirements. Ensure accurate mixing, calibration and application of crop protection products.
- Maintain detailed spray records in line with farm assurance and legislative standards. Support seasonal operations including planting, harvest and peak spraying windows.
- Assist with routine machinery maintenance, fault finding and basic servicing.
- Ensure all activities comply with health & safety and environmental standards.
- Work collaboratively with the wider farm team to deliver the annual cropping programme.
Ideal Candidate Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be:
- PA1 and PA2 spraying certificates - Essential. PA4 - Desirable.
- Full UK Driving Licence - Essential.
- Proven experience operating a modern self-propelled sprayer.
- Experience working across vegetable and/or arable crop production.
- Strong attention to detail and high standards of work.
- Good mechanical awareness and ability to carry out routine maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to working hours during peak periods.
Desirable:
- Telehandler or forklift certification.
- Experience working with high-value vegetable crops.
- Experience with GPS or precision application systems.
Working Hours: Full-time. Peak seasonal periods (planting, spraying windows and harvest) will require additional hours.
How to Apply: Please click on the "apply now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.
The Industry (Key Words): Sprayer Operator, Farm Sprayer, Self-Propelled Sprayer, Agricultural Machinery Operator, Vegetable Production, Arable Crops, Crop Protection, Precision Application, Agriculture Jobs, Essex.
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