Agricultural Plant Operator

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Are you an experienced machinery operator looking for a hands-on role within a growing agricultural processing business?

Do you have experience operating conveyors, hydraulic equipment, or industrial processing machinery within an agricultural, feed, biomass, grain handling, or similar environment?

Are you looking for a permanent full-time position with overtime opportunities and the chance to become a key member of a small, supportive team?

Cornwall, South West of England.

Paying £35,000 - £40,000 per year DOE

Possible accommodation available
Overtime opportunities available.

This is a permanent full-time position.
40 hours per week plus overtime opportunities.
Monday - Friday working.
Training and development opportunities available.
Progression opportunities as the business continues to grow.

A progressive mixed farming business in Cornwall specialising in sustainable crop production, premium animal bedding and feed products, biomass products, forage, and environmentally focused agricultural enterprises.

As Agricultural Plant Operator, you will play an important role within a small team responsible for producing premium animal bedding and feed products from farm-grown crops.

Working closely with the Production Manager and Lead Operator, you will operate a range of agricultural processing equipment and production machinery while helping to maximise efficiency, maintain quality standards, and ensure the continuous running of the processing lines.

This is a hands-on role within a clean agricultural processing environment and offers excellent opportunities for progression as the business continues to expand.

• Operate agricultural processing machinery, conveyors, and associated plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and maintain the continuous operation of production lines.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and Lead Operator to maximise efficiency and throughput.
• Assist with daily machinery checks and routine maintenance activities.
• Operate and work around hydraulic and mechanical equipment safely.
• Ensure all production, quality control, and operational records are completed accurately.
• Follow company quality assurance procedures and safe working practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and plant performance.
• Support other production activities across the site as required.
• Provide cover for the Lead Operator when required.

• Previous experience operating agricultural, industrial, or processing machinery.
• Experience working with conveyors, mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, or processing plant machinery.
• Agricultural, feed mill, biomass, recycling, quarrying, grain handling, or similar processing experience would be highly advantageous.
• Practical understanding of machinery operation and basic fault finding.
• Forklift licence and/or telehandler experience would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• A proactive approach with a desire to improve processes and performance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

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