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Lead Spray Operator

Dyson Farming

Boston

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly skilled Lead Spray Operator to ensure precision in crop protection applications. You'll operate our Horsch Leeb 8.300 PT sprayer, maintaining safety and compliance standards and working collaboratively with our agronomy team. Candidates should have proven experience with self-propelled sprayers, relevant qualifications, and a solid understanding of modern farming techniques. This role offers opportunities for personal development in a dynamic farm environment.

Benefits

Life assurance
Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn)

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in operating self-propelled sprayers, ideally with Horsch Leeb or equivalent machinery.
  • Strong mechanical understanding and attention to detail.
  • A commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement in modern farming.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and manage the Horsch Leeb 8.300 PT sprayer to a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Plan and execute spraying schedules in line with agronomy team recommendations.
  • Calibrate and maintain the sprayer, ensuring all equipment is safe and compliant.

Skills

Operating self-propelled sprayers
Mechanical understanding
Attention to detail
Proactive attitude

Education

PA1, PA2, and PA4 qualifications

Tools

Horsch Leeb sprayer
GPS-guided precision farming systems

Job description

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Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Spray Operator to join our team and take responsibility for the operation and maintenance of our Horsch Leeb 8.300 PT self-propelled sprayer.

Requirements

As Lead Spray Operator, you will play a critical role in delivering precision crop protection and nutrition applications across our extensive arable farming operation. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance and accuracy from the Horsch Leeb 8.300 PT, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and attention to detail.

  • Operate and manage the Horsch Leeb 8.300 PT sprayer to a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Plan and execute spraying schedules in line with our agronomy team recommendations.
  • Calibrate and maintain the sprayer, ensuring all equipment is safe and compliant with current regulations.
  • Keep accurate records of applications and inputs using our digital farm management system.
  • Work closely with the farm management and agronomy teams to ensure best practice and environmentally responsible application.
  • Lead by example in health & safety, stewardship, and professional conduct on the farm.
  • Undertaking other general farm work activities as required.

Person Specification

  • Proven experience in operating self-propelled sprayers, ideally with Horsch Leeb or equivalent machinery.
  • PA1, PA2, and PA4 qualifications.
  • Strong mechanical understanding and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with GPS-guided precision farming systems.
  • A proactive attitude, with the ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a wider farm team.
  • A commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement in modern farming.
  • An understanding of precision farming and modern agricultural machinery
  • Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety
  • Professional manner
  • Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks
  • Holds a current UK driving licence
  • Life assurance;
  • Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn);
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