Sprayer & Combine Operator

Dyson Farming; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading farming company seeks a Sprayer & Combine Operator in Oxfordshire. The role involves operating high-specification machinery, maintaining equipment, and managing agricultural operations. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to precision farming and environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Experience of spraying with high attention to detail.
• Combine harvester driving experience preferable.
• Understanding of modern agricultural machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead spray operator and combine driver, specifically on CLAAS 8700 Lexion.
• Maintain vehicles, machinery, and equipment to high standards.
• Manage stock including fertilizers and coordinate harvesting operations.

Skills

Precision farming

Attention to detail

Health and safety commitment

Team collaboration

Education

PA1, PA2, and PA4 qualifications

Job description

Sprayer & Combine Operator
Oxfordshire

Details

Hours – Full time
Department – Farming
Contract type – Permanent
Reporting to – Farm Manager

The job

• You will be the lead spray operator and combine driver – specifically a CLAAS 8700 Lexion and Horsch trailed on a Fendt 728
• Responsibility of maintaining vehicles, machinery, and equipment to a high standard.
• Responsible for stock management including fertilisers etc.
• Managing the infield operation of the harvesting team and coordinating tractors and trailers.
• Liaising with our company Agronomists and Farm Manager to understand spraying requirements.
• Ensuring that records are kept up to date and accurate through our state-of-the-art ag system XFarm
• Working safely within our onsite workshop.
• Undertaking other general farm work activities as required.

Personal

• An understanding of precision farming and modern agricultural machinery
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety
• Experience of spraying with a high attention to detail
• Hold PA1, 2 and 4 qualifications
• Combine harvester driving experience preferable
• A good attention to detail and strong commitment to environmental protection
• Experience of large scale cultivation operations
• Professional manner
• Proactive and flexible approach to work
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks
• Ability to work under own initiative but also as part of a multifunctional team
• Holds a current UK driving licence

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