Our clients are a UK fertiliser manufacturing and spreading business seeking an Operations Manager.
This is a hands-on field-based role operating a tractor and trailed disc fertiliser spreader, requiring accuracy, reliability, and strong machinery awareness. You will be working independently across a range of farms during peak spreading seasons.
We are looking for someone highly competent with agricultural machinery — not necessarily fertiliser spreading-specific, but someone who is confident operating large scale equipment in a professional farming or contracting environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Operate tractor and trailed disc fertiliser spreader safely and efficiently
· Apply fertiliser accurately according to set application rates
· Manually set and adjust spreader rates and settings
· Carry out daily calibration checks before work begins
· Ensure even, precise application with no over/under application
· Conduct routine maintenance and keep machinery in good working order
· Identify and resolve minor mechanical issues to avoid breakdowns
· Work across multiple farms and customer sites
· Maintain high standards of safety and professionalism in the field
What We’re Looking For
· Highly experienced tractor operator (essential)
· Confident operating large agricultural machinery independently
· Strong mechanical awareness and ability to maintain equipment
· Reliable, detail-focused, and able to work to precise application targets
· Comfortable working long hours during peak seasonal periods
Desirable (not essential):
· Fertiliser spreading experience
· Agricultural contracting background
· Experience with GPS or modern spreading systems (if applicable in future)
Working Pattern
· Seasonal peaks (spring and autumn) with longer hours
· Quieter periods outside peak seasons
· Field-based role across customer farms
What Our Client Offers
· Overtime during busy seasons
· Stable long-term position in a growing fertiliser business
· Modern equipment and support from an established team
· Opportunity to become a key operator within the company