Tractor Driver - Dairy Farm

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Are you an experienced and motivated Tractor Driver with a passion for modern dairy farming and high standards of livestock care?

Do you enjoy working outdoors, operating modern machinery, and being part of a close-knit farm team?

Are you looking to develop your career within a progressive, fast-growing family dairy business?

Location of the Job:

Cumbria - Accommodation available - to be discussed

Salary & Benefits Package:

• £14-15/hr depending upon relevant experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Flexible hours required during peak seasons
• Ongoing training and professional development supported

Additional Information:

This role would suit an experienced Tractor Driver, Dairy Farm Operator, or Farm Machinery Operative with strong feeding, forage, and slurry handling experience, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to machinery care and farm standards.

About the Company

My client is a progressive, family-run dairy farming business milking approximately 700 Holstein cows across both robotic and parlour milking systems. The business is expanding rapidly and is committed to high animal welfare standards, efficient forage use, environmental responsibility, and continued investment in modern machinery, technology, and people.

Tractor Driver - The Job Role Details

You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day dairy farm operations through safe and efficient operation of tractors and associated machinery. You will support feeding, slurry management, forage production, and general farm operations while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and animal welfare.

The role requires flexibility, strong teamwork, and a willingness to support wider dairy operations during busy periods as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate modern tractors and machinery safely and efficiently
• Mix and feed Total Mixed Rations accurately using feeder wagon
• Carry out daily feed-out to milking cows and youngstock
• Operate slurry handling equipment including tankers, pumps, or umbilical systems
• Carry out grassland and forage operations including mowing, tedding, raking, rolling, topping, and cultivation where required
• Support silage, maize, and wholecrop harvest operations
• Assist with silage clamp management including rolling and sheeting
• Carry out bedding operations using sand, sawdust, or straw depending on system
• Load and move materials using telehandler where trained
• Maintain high standards of yard cleanliness and presentation
• Carry out daily machinery checks and basic maintenance
• Report machinery faults promptly and keep equipment clean and well maintained
• Work alongside robotic and parlour milking teams when required
• Support general farm duties during busy periods including moving stock and assisting team members
• Follow all farm health and safety procedures
• Maintain strong biosecurity, environmental, and animal welfare standards

Ideal Candidate Skills & Qualifications

You will have / be:

• Proven tractor driving experience in agriculture
• Experience using feeder wagons and slurry handling equipment
• Good mechanical understanding and machinery care
• Positive attitude and willingness to support wider farm operations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Strong understanding of farm health, safety, and environmental compliance

Desirable:

• Dairy farm experience
• Telehandler certificate
• PA1 / PA2 or equivalent
• Experience using GPS or precision farming systems
• Experience working alongside robotic milking systems

Working Hours

• Full-time
• Seasonal and weather demands may require flexibility and extended hours during peak periods

How to Apply

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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)

Tractor Driver, Dairy Farm, Holstein Herd, TMR Feeding, Slurry Handling, Farm Machinery, Agriculture Jobs, Dairy Farming, Field Operations, Forage Production

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Rest assured your application will be handled in complete confidence and your personal details will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent.

About Us

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