Skilled Tractor Driver
- Lincolnshire
- Permanent·On-site
Job Description
An established and progressive farming business is looking for an Experienced Tractor Driver to join its Farm Operations team.
This is a varied, hands-on role working across vegetable and arable rotations, with access to a modern, high-specification machinery fleet and precision farming technology.
The role
You'll play an important role across cultivations, crop establishment, harvest support and haulage, operating modern, high-horsepower tractors and heavy cultivation equipment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Primary and secondary cultivations and land preparation
Supporting planting, crop establishment and harvest operations
Haulage and general field operations
Using GPS and RTK auto-steering systems
Daily machinery checks, routine servicing and defect reporting
Maintaining accurate field and operational records
Working closely with farm management and workshop teams
Maintaining high standards of machinery care and Health & Safety
Working flexibly during peak seasonal periods
About you
We're looking for an experienced tractor operator with a strong practical and mechanical aptitude, who takes pride in their work and machinery.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience operating modern tractors and heavy cultivation machinery
Experience with primary/secondary cultivations and crop establishment
GPS or precision guidance experience
A full UK Driving Licence
Good mechanical awareness and attention to detail
A strong understanding of Health & Safety
Flexibility around seasonal working hours
Desirable:
PA1 & PA2
Telehandler certificate
Experience on Lincolnshire silt soils
Experience within intensive vegetable rotations, particularly potatoes, leeks or brassicas
Familiarity with digital farm management systems
What's on offer?
Competitive salary/hourly rate depending on experience
Paid overtime during peak periods
Modern, high-specification machinery
Precision farming technology
Workplace pension
Training and development opportunities
Long-term career prospects within an established farming business
If you're an experienced tractor driver looking to work with modern machinery in a varied and progressive farming operation, get in touch with me, Hannah on or email me on