Senior Tractor Operator: GPS-Guided Potato Farm

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Modern machinery and GPS technology

Career progression

Supportive management team

Job summary

A senior tractor driver role in Angus, offering £40,000–£50,000 annually, with modern GPS-guided machinery and long-term career opportunities in a progressive farming operation.

The successful candidate will operate seasonal field operations across ~200 hectares of potatoes, collaborate with the Farm Manager, and ensure safe, efficient production while maintaining machinery and equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating modern tractors and agricultural machinery in a commercial arable farming environment.
• Experience using GPS guidance systems with ability to maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Full UK driving licence; PA1, PA2 or telehandler certificates would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out seasonal field operations including cultivation, planting, spraying, irrigation and harvesting.
• Operate modern tractors, GPS guidance systems and specialist agricultural machinery.
• Operate the potato harvester during harvest and support efficient lifting operations.
• Assist with servicing, maintenance and repair of farm machinery and potato equipment.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager to plan and deliver field operations safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of crop production, machinery care and health and safety.
• Support the wider farm team during busy seasonal periods.
• Ensure accurate operation of machinery to maximise efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Tractor operation

GPS guidance

Machinery maintenance

Teamwork

Driving licence

PA1/PA2 certs

Job description

A senior tractor driver role in Angus, offering £40,000–£50,000 annually, with modern GPS-guided machinery and long-term career opportunities in a progressive farming operation.

The successful candidate will operate seasonal field operations across ~200 hectares of potatoes, collaborate with the Farm Manager, and ensure safe, efficient production while maintaining machinery and equipment.