Irrigation Operatives

JE Piccaver & CO; South Holland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in South Holland is looking for workers to join their irrigation team. The role involves tractor driving for the irrigation of salad crops and additional farm maintenance tasks. Applicants must understand English for instruction purposes and be available for various shifts throughout the week. The hourly pay is £12.21 with potential performance-based bonuses after the probation period. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK. Training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with tractor driving is beneficial.
• Ability to understand English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors for irrigation of salad crops.
• Assist with farm maintenance tasks as needed.
• Work in a team, following instructions in English.

Skills

Tractor driving experience

Understanding of English

Job description

All applicants must be able to demonstrate right to work in the UK. (We do not sponsor or issue work visas)

Contract Duration

6 Month Contract starting in May 2026 to November 2026

Role Overview

The irrigation team mainly concentrate on the irrigation of salad crops, this involves mainly tractor driving (experience is beneficial) when there is insufficient work due to the weather, other work around the farm will be included e.g. planting/covers/maintenance/estate maintenance. Work can be any time during a 24 hr 7 day a week operation. At least 1 day off per week with 11 hours break in between shifts. Pay is hourly paid and wages paid weekly (1 week in arrears). An understanding of English would be beneficial as instructions will be given in English. Full training, supervision and support will be given during the first few weeks at the farm for new workers, you will be In a team of 8 and will work in pairs.

Compensation

Hourly rate paid is £12.21, and you may also earn performance-based bonuses. Once you have successfully completed your probation period and demonstrating your ability to perform the job well, you may be eligible for a higher hourly rate.

Travel Requirements

Depending on your course dates and job role, you may be required to work away in Suffolk farm from around the middle of October for approximately one month until all of the crops are harvested there.