Tractor Driver

Tractor Driver

Do you take pride in operating farm machinery with precision and want to be part of a friendly, family run vegetable farm in the heart of Devon?

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 Agricultural 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate tractors, sprayers, cultivators and harvest machinery for fieldwork, including ploughing, planting, spraying, and harvesting.

• Maintain 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.

• PA1, PA2, PA4 and / or PA6 qualified - desirable.

• Skilled in the safe and efficient operation of spraying equipment.

• An understanding of pesticide application, crop protection, and legislative compliance.

• Forklift trained.

• A full UK driving licence to get to the site, as the farm is remote.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team environment.

How to Apply

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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.