Irrigation Tractor Driver
5 months ago
**Job Summary**
We are looking for a reliable and experienced farm tractor operators to support the team at our salad farm in Essex.
This role is a general tractor driver role working in our outdoor irrigation team. Knowledge of boom irrigation, reels, pumps & laying pipes is a distinct advantage.
As part of your role, you may also support the extended team on the farm. Basic machinery maintenance and cleaning of equipment required so some experience in this area is also advantageous.
One year’s tractor driving experience essential, along with farm experience. A full UK driving licence is needed.
This is a seasonal contract available until approximately October in the first instance, with a possible extension thereafter.
Live in accommodation on our farm in Frating, Colchester, Essex is available.
The role is predominantly Mon
- Fri, however due to the nature of our farming this role will include some weekend work during our busier periods.
**About Us**
Agrial Fresh Farms Ltd is one of four UK based sites owned by the French co-operative group, Agrial. Agrial has operations across 18 regions with 280 farming outlets and it's not just about lettuce
All 4 UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. The business is more recognisable in the UK by its Florette salad brand and we are now one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team.
Our Agrial Fresh Farms site is an Integrated farming operation based in Colchester, Essex. The salad farm provides baby leaf year-round to the UK, grown in polytunnels, and whole head and outdoor crops throughout the summer. The produce is supplied into our UK sites for processing and distribution.
**Next Steps**
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a new challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey
Note to recruitment agencies: this role is being handled by the company HR team and no agency contact is required.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job - the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £12.96 per hour
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 229005INDC
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