Experienced Tractor Driver

DGWGO Limited; Cummertrees; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

DGWGO Limited at Hurkledale Farm is seeking an experienced Tractor Driver for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will operate tractors and farming machinery as part of a team handling seasonal and year-round field work.

Key duties include cultivation, silage work, crop monitoring, and coordinating with contractors. A full driving licence is required; telehandler licence is a bonus. Flexibility for longer hours during busy periods is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven tractor driving experience with machinery knowledge.
• Holds a full driving licence.
• Can hit the ground running and work independently or in a team.
• Telehandler licence preferred but not essential.
• Good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Willing to be flexible for longer hours in busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and other agricultural machinery.
• Cultivation, fertilising, grass and maize silage and other field operations.
• Monitor crops and fields and report issues.
• Coordinate with contractors and maintain machinery as needed.
• Carry out general farm duties as required.

Skills

Tractor driving

Full driving licence

Telehandler licence (preferred)

Maintenance knowledge

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Tractor Driver to join our team at Hurkledale Farm, on a full-time and permanent basis.

Working as part of a team which is responsible for all aspects of seasonal and year-round tractor work, we’re looking for an experienced individual who understands the job behind the machine and has an interest in crops, land and the wider farming operation.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Operating tractors and other agricultural machinery.
• Cultivation, fertilising, grass and maize silage and other field operations as required throughout the year.
• Monitoring crops and fields throughout the growing season and reporting any issues or requirements.
• Working alongside, and where appropriate, coordinating agricultural contractors.
• Ensuring that tractors and other machinery are routinely maintained and any defects reported or fixed without delay.
• Carrying out other general farm duties as required.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven tractor driving experience with a strong understanding and knowledge of machinery.
• Holds a full driving licence.
• Can hit the ground running.
• Has a telehandler licence (preferred but not essential).
• Has good communication skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is reliable and punctual with a good work ethic.
• Is willing to be flexible in their approach to work, including being able to adapt to longer working hours during busy periods.
• Has basic vehicle and machinery maintenance knowledge, skills or experience (preferred but not essential).

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work for a well-established dairy business with a supportive team environment where you can develop a broad range of skills and experience.
• Opportunity to further develop practical farm skills and experience
• Competitive salary which is dependent on experience

Typical working hours are 7am to 5pm, with additional hours required during busier periods.