Overview
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.
Location
Stafford, Staffordshire
Salary and Benefits
* 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)
Role Summary
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?
Responsibilities
* Operate a range 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
Ideal Person - Skills & Qualifications
* 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
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About Us
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally
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