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Tractor Driver & Workshop Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 16 September 2025
Salary: £36,000 to £38,000 per year
Additional salary information: Accommodation provided at a subsidised rate (£250/month; market value ~£750)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 October 2025
Location: Essex, Home Counties, Essex
Company: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 57887846

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Summary

Tractor Driver & Workshop Engineer
Tractor Driver & Workshop Engineer – Essex + £37,128 per year + subsidised accommodation

The 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 environment.

The 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 demands.

The Package:
- Salary: £37,128 per year.
- Accommodation provided at a subsidised rate (£250/month; market value ~£750).
- Varied role with both tractor work and workshop engineering.
- Supportive, family-run farm with a strong team culture.

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, Rebekah@agriRS.co.uk.

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