Job Description

EC Drummond Group is a diverse and growing family run agricultural business. Specialising in top fruit, soft fruit, arable and broiler chicken production we are based on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, we are looking to recruit a Sprayer Operator/ Tractor Driver to join our existing team. Tillington Top Fruit is 150ha of orchards based across several sites with the main farm being at Tillington, Herefordshire. The farm grows dessert apples, cider apples and cherries.

Living in the local area is beneficial and you must have a full driving licence.

This is a full-time position, not seasonal.

To operate one of the farms air blast sprayers and tractors throughout the season. The role will not be limited to this, and you will be required to carry out a range of other associated orchard/farm activities, some of which can be physically demanding. Examples of these are mowing, strip straying and orchard infrastructure repairs.

You will report to the Top Fruit Manager and Head of Production.

An experienced sprayer operator who is responsible for applying crop protection products over the farms range of differing fruit crops.

Operating one of the farms sprayers which consist of: (2 x state of the art three Row Munckhof Sprayers with tree by tree spraying capabilities and 3 x Single row Air Blast Sprayers).

Experience with modern Fendt 211F tractors is advantageous. We currently have 5 Fendt's in the fleet carry out a range of different task from spraying, topping and general harvest duties.

Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes.

Machinery maintenance on a wide range of fruit machinery and specialist equipment including the daily upkeep of the sprayer you operate.

Flexible attitude to working week with a willingness to work anti-social working hours if required.

Relevant training will be provided as and when appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

- PA1 and PA3 - preference but not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate

- Must have a positive

"can do"

attitude and be flexible enough to adapt to the work environment - essential

- Passion for fresh produce production

- Self-motivating and able to lone work often - essential

- Excellent verbal communication skills - essential

- Excellent time management - essential

- Good knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace - essential

- Team player

- Forklift/Telehandler driving - desirable

- Driving Licence - essential

T&Cs

Hourly rate (plus Overtime afer 40hrs) to be discussed at interview along with any other T&Cs.

NEST Pension

31 days holiday per annum

Private Medical insurance with Vitality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Application question(s):

Do you have PA1 and PA3 spraying certificates?
Experience:

fruit spraying: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025
Reference ID: Sprayer - TTF
Expected start date: 18/08/2025