Tractor Driver

Featured Tractor Driver & Workshop Engineer – Essex + £37, per year + subsidised accommodation Job details Posted 08 October Salary £37, per year + subsidised accommodation LocationEssex Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services ReferenceRS- Job description Tractor Driver & Workshop EngineerTractor Driver & Workshop Engineer – Essex + £37, per year + subsidised accommodationThe Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tractor Driver & Workshop Engineer to join a well-established family-run arable farm in Essex. The business grows potatoes, wheat, barley, peas, beans, and linseed, and is now seeking a reliable, skilled individual to contribute to both seasonal tractor operations and year-round workshop engineering.Key Responsibilities:- Operating tractors for potato harvesting (May–October) and general arable duties- Running irrigation systems and managing grading when required- Overseeing workshop operations, including servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs- Carrying out preventative maintenance and resolving machinery issues quickly- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environmentThe Candidate:- Experienced tractor driver with proven arable background- Strong engineering skills, with ability to work on machinery, including modern electronics- Organised, methodical, and reliable; takes pride in machinery upkeep- Flexible and committed, able to adapt to seasonal workload demandsThe Package:- Salary: £37, per year.- Accommodation provided at a subsidised rate (£/month; market value ~£)- Varied role with both tractor work and workshop engineering- Supportive, family-run farm with a strong team culture