At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team and operate modern machinery for high-quality agricultural services.
- Company: Established agricultural contracting business in Dumfries and Galloway.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime bonus, training opportunities, and varied regional work.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and travel across beautiful rural landscapes.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the agricultural sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in agricultural contracting and team leadership preferred.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Agricultural Contracting Team Leader to join an established contracting business in Port William. This is a hands-on role combining team leadership, modern machinery operation and the delivery of high-quality agricultural contracting services across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate agricultural contracting teams and daily workloads
- Operate modern agricultural machinery across a range of contracting operations
- Carry out fieldwork including grassland, silage, cultivation, drilling, mowing, baling and harvesting
- Plan workloads, machinery and labour to ensure jobs are completed efficiently
- Liaise with farmers and customers to ensure work is delivered to a high standard
- Support machinery maintenance, health & safety and seasonal planning
- Travel regionally to customer farms and contracting sites
The Company:
An established agricultural contracting business providing a range of professional contracting services to farms across the region. The business operates modern agricultural machinery and prides itself on delivering reliable, efficient and high-quality work for its customers.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience within agricultural contracting
- Strong practical knowledge of agricultural machinery and farm operation
- Confident operating tractors and a range of modern farm machinery
- Experience across several contracting operations, including cultivation, grassland, silage or harvesting
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience would be advantageous
- Reliable, organised and able to work effectively under pressure
- Full UK driving licence
- Flexible approach to seasonal working hours and regional travel
The Package:
- Salary £40,000-£50,000 per annum DOE
- End of year overtime bonus
- Modern agricultural machinery
- Training and development opportunities
- Varied regional role within an established contracting business
Candidate Requirements:
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
Agricultural Contracting Team Leader - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland - £40,000-£50,000 + Overtime Bonus + Benefits employer: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Join a respected, award-winning dairy business in North Yorkshire, where you will be part of a close-knit team dedicated to high animal welfare standards and excellent stockmanship. With modern facilities and a supportive work culture, this role offers not only a competitive salary and subsidised accommodation but also long-term career growth opportunities in a progressive environment that values your passion for livestock.
Contact Details:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd Recruitment Team
