Industrial Grade 2 Farm Staff

The Recruitment Co; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Crop research experience

Job summary

AFBI at Crossnacreevy Research Farm is seeking an Industrial Grade 2 Farm Staff member to support the establishment, maintenance and harvesting of crop trials. The role involves hands-on work in agricultural research and field operations.

You will operate tractors, mowers, harvesters, sprayers and fertiliser spreaders, ensure crop care and data collection, and follow health and safety procedures. Training will be provided to learn specific tasks and equipment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of handling farm machinery and applying sprays is required.
• GCSEs (A*-C) including English and Maths are expected.
• Experience in agricultural or research farm environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishment and management of agricultural trials.
• Operate tractors, mowers, harvesters, sprayers and spreaders.
• Carry out cultivation, ploughing, spraying, fertiliser application, harvesting and mowing.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Health and safety awareness

Education

2 GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

PA1 certificate

PA2A certificate

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Duration: Temporary Agency Assignment until March 2027

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Our client AFBI is seeking an Industrial Grade 2 Farm Staff member to join the team at the Crossnacreevy Research Farm. The farm specialises in agricultural research trials involving wheat, barley, oats, and grass crops.

The successful candidate will support the establishment, maintenance, and harvesting of crop trials, contributing to vital agricultural research projects.

Main Duties

• Assist with the establishment and management of agricultural trials.
• Operate farm machinery including tractors, mowers, harvesters, sprayers, and fertiliser spreaders.
• Carry out cultivation, ploughing, spraying, fertiliser application, combining, and mowing activities.
• Support the maintenance of crops and trial plots.
• Follow health and safety procedures and farm operating standards.
• Undertake additional farm-related duties as required.

Training will be provided for specific tasks and machinery where appropriate.

Applicants must have:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience in a similar agricultural or farm-based role.
• Experience operating and handling farm machinery, with evidence provided in the application.
• 2 GCSEs (Grades A*-C) or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.
• Experience working within an agricultural or research farm environment.
• Knowledge of crop production, particularly grass and cereal crops.
• PA1 and PA2A spraying certificates.
• Experience carrying out spraying operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities.