Tractor Driver and Sprayer Operator - Soft Fruit & Arable Operations
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Are you an experienced machinery operator with a strong background in tractor driving, spraying, and general farm work? Do you have mechanical awareness, problem-solving skills, and a proactive, hands-on approach to farm operations? Are you looking to develop your career with a progressive, forward-thinking soft fruit and arable business?
Location of the Job: Stafford, Staffordshire
Salary and Benefits Package:
- Competitive hourly rate between £14.00 - £17.50 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Permanent, full-time position (39-60 hours per week)
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Training and development opportunities (including qualifications)
Additional Information: This role would suit candidates currently working as a Tractor Driver, Sprayer Operator, Machinery Operator, or General Farm Worker within agriculture or horticulture, who are keen to progress their skills within a supportive and innovative farming environment.
About the Company: Our client is a successful and progressive soft fruit and arable producer supplying leading UK retailers. The business combines traditional values with innovative growing techniques and offers excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive team culture.
Tractor Driver and Sprayer Operator - The Job Role Details:
You will be responsible for operating a range of agricultural machinery, applying crop protection products, and supporting key farm operations to ensure efficient and successful production. The role will also involve maintenance, structural work, and assisting with general farm duties.
Tractor Driver and Sprayer Operator - Key Responsibilities:
- Operate a variety of agricultural machinery including vineyard tractors, harvesters, telehandlers, and excavators
- Apply crop protection products (pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers) to soft fruit and arable crops
- Carry out machinery maintenance and repairs to minimise downtime
- Assist with cultivation and harvesting (ploughing, drilling, harrowing, baling)
- Load and transport materials using lifting equipment
- Build, maintain, and dismantle tunnels and galvanised structures for fruit production
- Support general farm operations and infrastructure projects
Tractor Driver and Sprayer Operator - Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications: You will have/be:
- Minimum 2 years' experience operating tractors
- Full UK driving licence (Category B) - essential
- Physically fit (capable of lifting up to 40kg)
- Strong mechanical awareness with problem-solving skills
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively
- A good communicator and team player
- Comfortable working in all weather conditions
- Basic computer skills
- Certificates such as PA1, PA2, PA3, PA4, Forklift/Telehandler licence, or ATV licence - desirable but not essential (training available)
- Previous soft fruit or irrigation experience - an advantage but not essential
Working Hours:
- 39 - 60 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required (must work either Saturday or Sunday)
How to Apply: Please click on the "apply now" button or email your CV
The Industry (Key Words): Tractor Driver, Sprayer Operator, Machinery Operator, Farm Worker, Agricultural Spraying, Soft Fruit, Strawberry Production, Vineyard Tractor, Cultivations, Telehandler, Harvesting, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Agriculture Jobs
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