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Sprayer Operator/Tractor Driver
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Posted 15 January Salary £ - £ per annum LocationScotland Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services, Farming ReferenceCP- Contact NameCharlotte Powell
Job description
Are you an experienced Sprayer Operator/Tractor Driver? Your key duties: Working on agricultural operations including cultivations, drilling, fertiliser applications and irrigation. Carrying out agrochemical applications on a wide range of agricultural / horticultural trials and commercial cropping using a 24m SAM Horizon self-propelled sprayer and Trimble GPS. Carrying out commercial and plot combine harvesting operations. Machinery maintenance on a wide range of standard agricultural machinery and specialist trials equipment. The role will not be limited to these duties, and you will be required to carry out a range of other associated work activities delivered by the centre, some of which can be physically demanding. The day-to-day work will be on trial plots as well as commercial cropping. Essential training will be provided as necessary.
Essential Skill Requirements: Experience in Agriculture, Horticulture or Field Trials Pesticide application certificates - PA1, PA2, PA6 and NRoSO registered. Use and maintenance of agricultural equipment. A good working knowledge of agricultural practices Microsoft office Attention to detail. Desirable Skills: Forklift and Tractor driving certificates. ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) certificates Working knowledge of tractor Global Positioning System (GPS) An understanding of agricultural trials A full UK driving licence is essential as you will be travelling to other sites awithin a 30 mile radius.
You must have the Right to work in the UK.
Salary: £35, - £45,
Contract: Permanent
Location: Cockburnspath, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Working hours: 40