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Experienced Tractor Driver and Farm Worker

Menter a Busnes

Hereford

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in agriculture is seeking an experienced Tractor Driver and Farm Worker to join their dedicated team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a variety of farm machinery, including a Fendt 728 tractor, and to contribute to the operations of a family-run business focused on combinable crops and potatoes. With a competitive salary package and the chance to work in a supportive environment, this position is ideal for someone with a proactive attitude and a passion for farming. If you are ready to take on a varied role where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Accommodation available
Overtime pay after 500 hours
Supportive team environment

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in operating farm machinery.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

  • Operate tractor for crop drilling and general farm duties.
  • Manage fertilizer spreading and irrigation tasks.

Skills

Tractor Operation
Drilling Experience
Attention to Detail
Basic Maintenance Understanding
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Pro-active Attitude
Forklift Ticket

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Fendt 728 Tractor
Horsch Avatar Drill

Job description

Experienced Tractor Driver and Farm Worker
Vacancy Reference: 43892-2 SD

*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.*

Have you at least 10 years' experience in combinable crops and harvest work?

Do you have experience of using drill equipment?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team to help continue the future success of a family run business?

If so, this could be the role for you…

The Company:
A farming company with a focus on crops and potatoes.

The Job Role:
A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced farm worker to join a growing team.

Location:
Herefordshire

Salary Package:
£35,000 - £42,500 basic salary which is inclusive of 500 hours overtime.
After 500 hours overtime has been reached an hourly overtime rate will be paid alongside the regular salary. This rate will depend on the experience of the candidate.
Accommodation is available, suitable for one person with shared facilities.

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 39 hours a week. During busy periods, you will be expected to work overtime.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Operating a Fendt 728 to carry out all combinable crop drilling using our 6m Horsch Avatar
  2. Fertilizer Spreading
  3. Primary cultivations
  4. General tractor operations involving all aspects of planting and harvesting all crops
  5. Irrigation duties
  6. Potential for relief combining for the right candidate
  7. De-stoning
  8. Cultivating
  9. Drilling
  10. Fertiliser logistics
  11. All aspects of harvest work
  12. The role is varied, and no two days are the same

Candidate Skills and Requirements:

  • Must have previous experience in operating farm machinery, at least 10 years.
  • Previous drilling experience
  • Previous experience working with potatoes is preferred but not essential
  • A strong attention to detail
  • Basic maintenance understanding to look after tractors and machinery
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Pro-active and can-do attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Telehandler/forklift/PA1/PA2 tickets are all desirable but not necessarily essential
  • Any other relevant qualifications and certificates to the above role would be beneficial

Other:

A Full UK Driving Licence

Combine Harvester operating experience is desirable but not essential.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button.

Please send your CV to: Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.

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