Combine Harvester Driver Operator

Farm Machinery Driver

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Location of the Job

Devon - South West of England.

Salary and Benefits Package

• Competitive hourly rate per hour, depending on experience.
• Shared accommodation - mobile home / caravan.
• Company pension scheme.
• On-site parking.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position.
• Offering 40+ hours of work each week.

About The Company

A well-established and family-oriented vegetable growing and packing business.

The Job Role Details

As the Farm Machinery Operator, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our farm, ensuring efficiency and productivity in all agricultural tasks. This is a varied role that will require you to work with a range of machinery and equipment. You will be driving tractors and the combine harvester.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, combine harvesters, cultivators and harvest machinery for fieldwork, including ploughing, planting, spraying, and harvesting.
• Maintaining accurate records for compliance and audit readiness.
• Operate and maintain associated farm machinery.
• Assist with groundwork, weeding, and general fieldwork as required.
• Support additional operations during peak times, including harvesting and yard work.
• Assist with the movement and transportation of materials, fresh produce, and equipment around the farm.
• Carry out general farm duties such as hedge cutting, rolling, and fertilising.
• Work alongside farm managers and other team members to ensure smooth day-to-day farm operations.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the agricultural, farming or fresh produce sectors.
• Experience operating / driving farm machinery like tractors and combine harvesters.
• A full UK driving license to get to the site, as the farm is remote.

NVQ Level 2 Requirement

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.