Lead Agricultural Operator: Outdoor Machinery & Team Leader

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Discretionary bonus

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Two week Christmas shutdown

Training and spraying certificates

Job summary

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd seeks a Senior Agricultural Operator in Hampshire, near the Surrey border. This hands-on role combines machinery operation with outdoor agricultural work, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

You will supervise a small team, operate tractors, telehandlers/forks and MEWPs, and carry out daily machinery checks. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and UK right to work are required, with a salary up to £40,000 plus overtime and a

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 (UK) or Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Strong tractor driving experience and ability to operate a range of agricultural machinery.
• Right to work in the UK or valid UK visa.
• Willingness to take on a senior/leadership role and supervise a small team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day agricultural and horticultural activities.
• Coordinate a small team and work from plans/worksheets.
• Operate tractors, telehandlers/forks, and MEWPs.
• Perform daily machinery checks and basic maintenance.
• Ensure work is efficient, safe, and of high quality.
• Contribute to general site operations and outdoor tasks.

Skills

Tractor driving

Telehandlers/Forklifts

MEWPs

Team supervision

Health and safety

Outdoor work

Organisational skills

Spraying certificates (PA1-PA6)

Education

NVQ Level 2 (UK) or Scottish NVQ Level 2

Tools

Nursery/tree work experience

Job description

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd seeks a Senior Agricultural Operator in Hampshire, near the Surrey border. This hands-on role combines machinery operation with outdoor agricultural work, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

You will supervise a small team, operate tractors, telehandlers/forks and MEWPs, and carry out daily machinery checks. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and UK right to work are required, with a salary up to £40,000 plus overtime and a