Senior Fieldwork Farm Machinery Operator

Agricultural and Farming Jobs Agency; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector seeks a Senior Fieldwork Farm Machinery Operator in Lancashire. The role involves direct farming activities such as spraying and groundwork, along with the operation of farm machinery. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, and an opportunity to work closely with an experienced grower.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company pension scheme

Accommodation to be discussed

Qualifications

• Experience operating farm machinery and equipment.
• Experience working in a horticultural or brassica farming operation.
• Willing to work flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out spraying operations on 200Ha of brassica production.
• Manage groundwork, weeding operations, and other contractors.
• Support other farm operations like harvesting and yard work.

Skills

Good with administration tasks

Focus on detail

Self-starter

Good commercial understanding

Education

PA1, PA2, PA4 tickets

FLT trained

BASIS (highly desirable)

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Senior Fieldwork / Farm Machinery Operator

Are you an experienced farm machinery operator who thrives out in the field and takes pride in getting the job done right?

Do you hold your PA1, PA2 and PA4 tickets - and know your way around brassica crops like the back of your hand?

Are you looking for a permanent, full-time role with responsibility, variety, and the chance to work closely with a successful grower in the North West?

Location of the Job:

North West of England - Lancashire.

Salary and Benefits Package:

Paying £35,000 - £40,000 salary per year, depending on experience.

Discretionary bonus of up to 1.5 months' salary.

Company pension scheme.

Accommodation to be discussed - not immediately available.

Additional information:

This is a permanent full-time position.

About The Company:

Vegetable growers in the North West of England.

The Job Role Details:

Reporting to the company Owner, as the Senior Fieldwork / Farm Machinery Operator you will carry out fieldwork operations like groundwork, spraying, and weeding, and support the Owner in effective running of the farming operations.

Key Responsibilities:
You will…

• Carry out spraying operations on 200Ha of brassica production, including all documentation and record keeping for legal and customer requirements.
• Groundwork, weeding operations, and management of other contractors.
• Operate farm machinery and equipment.
• Support other farm operations - harvesting and yard work.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

• PA1, PA2, PA4 tickets.
• FLT trained.
• BASIS is highly desirable but not required.
• Experience working in a horticultural or brassica farming operation.
• Experience operating farm machinery and equipment.
• Good with administration tasks, sufficient detail focus but pragmatic approach.
• Willing to work hours required to ensure jobs are completed in best conditions i.e. working weekends/mornings/evenings as required.
• Self-starter, able to work under your own initiative.
• Good working knowledge of Assurance schemes, and Pesticide legislation.
• Good commercial understanding of, and interest in field vegetables.

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