Sprayer Operator/Tractor Driver

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agricultural company as a Sprayer Operator/Tractor Driver. This role involves executing essential agricultural practices, utilizing advanced machinery for crop management, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in agriculture, relevant certifications, and these skills for effective operations.

Qualifications

• Certificates PA1, PA2, PA6, and NRoSO registered required.
• Full UK driving license necessary.
• Right to work in the UK essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out agrochemical applications on trials and commercial crops.
• Perform machinery maintenance and related activities.
• Work on agricultural operations including cultivations and drilling.

Skills

Experience in Agriculture

Pesticide application certificates

Use and maintenance of agricultural equipment

Good knowledge of agricultural practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift and Tractor driving certificates

ATV certificates

Knowledge of tractor GPS systems

Job description

Sprayer Operator/Tractor Driver

Job Details

• Location: Cockburnspath, Scottish Borders, Scotland
• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 40 hours/week
• Posted: 02.06.2025
• Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description

Are you an experienced Sprayer Operator/Tractor Driver? Join our team to work on agricultural operations including cultivations, drilling, fertiliser applications, and irrigation. You will carry out agrochemical applications on trials and commercial crops using a 24m SAM Horizon self-propelled sprayer and Trimble GPS, as well as commercial and plot combine harvesting operations. Machinery maintenance and other associated activities will also be part of your role. Training will be provided as necessary.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Field Trials
• Pesticide application certificates - PA1, PA2, PA6, and NRoSO registered
• Use and maintenance of agricultural equipment
• Good knowledge of agricultural practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail

Desirable Skills

• Forklift and Tractor driving certificates
• ATV certificates
• Knowledge of tractor GPS systems
• Understanding of agricultural trials

Requirements

• Full UK driving license
• Right to work in the UK

This role involves physical work on trial plots and commercial crops within a 30-mile radius.