Sprayer Operator - Soft Fruit

Sprayer Operator - Soft Fruit
- Perth and Kinross -£15.00-£18.00 per hour

We are recruiting for an experienced Sprayer Operator to join a progressive and expanding soft fruit farming business.

The farm operates across approximately 250 acres, including 70 acres of commercial strawberry production, currently producing around 1,800 tonnes annually. With ambitious expansion plans, the business is targeting 3,000 tonnes of strawberry production by 2028.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sprayer operator to join a modern commercial soft fruit operation, playing an important role in maintaining crop health, quality and yield through accurate and effective spraying applications.

An established and expanding commercial soft fruit business operating in a professional and commercially focused agricultural environment. The farm places a strong emphasis on crop quality, responsible crop protection and accurate application, with continued investment and expansion planned across its strawberry production.

• Operate variable geometry boom spraying equipment across commercial soft fruit crops
• Carry out pesticide and crop protection applications accurately and safely, following application rates and spraying programmes
• Complete all required spraying records and documentation
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of spraying equipment, ensuring machinery is clean, maintained and ready for use
• Identify and report any issues with spraying equipment
• Follow all relevant health, safety and environmental procedures
• Work closely with the wider farm team to ensure spraying is completed within required time frames
• Support general farm operations when required

• Previous experience operating agricultural sprayers
• PA1 and PA3 qualifications, including PA3 covering variable geometry boom sprayers with air assistance, mounted or trailed
• Experience operating variable geometry boom sprayers
• Good understanding of safe pesticide handling and application
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and record keeping
• Able to follow application plans and instructions and work safely within required time frames
• Reliable, practical and hardworking, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider farm team
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous soft fruit production experience would be highly advantageous

• £15.00-£18.00 per hour DOE
• Opportunity to join an established and expanding soft fruit business
• Key role within a modern commercial crop production operation

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.