Farm Machinery Operator

Slattery Agricultural Contractors Limited; Munster; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Job summary

Slattery Agricultural Contractors Limited in Tipperary, Ireland, seeks an Agricultural General Operative / Farm Machinery Operator to support busy contracting operations. The role covers tractor driving, machinery operation, and fieldwork with flexible, seasonal hours in a hands‑on environment.

You will operate equipment, perform basic maintenance, and adhere to safety regulations. A full, clean driving licence and a passion for agriculture are essential for this full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum35 years experience in farm work / agriculture jobs / machinery operation
• Hands-on experience with tractors and farm equipment
• Familiar with modern farming practices in Ireland
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage workload
• Full, clean driving licence (essential)
• Passion for agriculture, farming, and rural work

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of agricultural machinery and farm equipment.
• Tractor work and slurry spreading.
• Silage, maize, and corn harvesting.
• Hedge cutting and land maintenance.
• Carry out general farm operative duties and contracting work.
• Perform daily checks and basic maintenance on machinery.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all farm safety and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Tractor driving

Machinery operation

Farm work

Independent/workload management

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Maintenance checks

Job description

Job Description

Agricultural General Operative / Farm Machinery Operator

Company: Slattery Agricultural Contractors Limited

Location: Tipperary, Ireland

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive hourly rate (DOE Depending on Experience)

Hours: Flexible, seasonal hours apply

About the Role

Slattery Agricultural Contractors Limited is hiring an experienced Agricultural General Operative / Farm Worker to support our busy agricultural contracting operations in Tipperary. This role is ideal for someone with hands‑on experience in farm work, tractor driving, and agricultural machinery operation, looking to grow within a professional contracting business.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a range of agricultural machinery and farm equipment, including:
• Tractor work and slurry spreading
• Silage, maize, and corn harvesting
• Hedge cutting and land maintenance
• Carry out general farm operative duties and contracting work
• Perform daily checks and basic maintenance on machinery
• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Follow all farm safety and health & safety regulations

Requirements

• Minimum35 years experience in farm work / agriculture jobs / machinery operation
• Proven experience as atractor driver or farm machinery operator
• Strong knowledge ofmodern farming practices in Ireland
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage workload
• Full, clean driving licence (essential)
• Passion foragriculture, farming, and rural work

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience inagricultural contracting
• Familiarity with GPS / precision farming equipment
• Experience working insilage season or harvest operations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work in a leadingagricultural contracting business in Ireland
• Modern, well-maintained machinery
• Supportive team environment
• Accommodation available for the right candidate

Skills: agriculture Machinery TPBN1_IJ