Irrigation Operator - Soft Fruit Farming Accommodation

Farming Jobs Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and holiday pay

Accommodation may be available

Long-term career opportunity

Overtime during growing season

Job summary

Farming Jobs Limited seeks an Irrigation Operator for a busy Herefordshire soft fruit operation. You will manage irrigation and fertigation for raspberries and blueberries, monitor water quality and maintain equipment.

This full-time role offers a salary of £28,000–£33,000 depending on experience, with overtime during the growing season March–October. Accommodation may be available; a full clean UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year's irrigation experience within fruit or arable farming.
• Understanding of irrigation systems and fertigation principles.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Effective communication skills, including with non-English-speaking workers.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily priorities.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and overtime during the growing season from March to October.

Responsibilities

• Carry out timely and accurate irrigation of raspberry and blueberry crops.
• Conduct regular water testing.
• Monitor fertigation programmes and assess effectiveness.
• Install, maintain and operate irrigation equipment.
• Identify and report irrigation or equipment issues promptly.
• Support the Irrigation Manager with daily crop irrigation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records relating to irrigation and water testing.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with colleagues and seasonal workers.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Irrigation systems

Fertigation principles

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisation & planning

Communication skills

Independent working

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to learn

Flexible hours

Tools

Irrigation equipment

Water testing equipment

Job description

Farming Jobs Limited seeks an Irrigation Operator for a busy Herefordshire soft fruit operation. You will manage irrigation and fertigation for raspberries and blueberries, monitor water quality and maintain equipment.

This full-time role offers a salary of £28,000–£33,000 depending on experience, with overtime during the growing season March–October. Accommodation may be available; a full clean UK driving licence is required.