Agricultural Contracting Team Leader - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland - £40,000-£50,000


Company:	Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Salary:	£40,000 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dumfries and Galloway, DG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Agricultural Contracting Team Leader

Agricultural Contracting Team Leader - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland - £40,000-£50,000 + Overtime Bonus + Benefits

The Job:

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

Please email your CV to Adam Lammas, Recruitment Delivery Consultant at ALammas@agriRS.co.uk.

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.

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About Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is a market-leading, specialist recruitment partner connecting top talent with leading organisations across the agriculture, farming, food and fresh produce, horticulture, environmental, and rural sectors.

Why Work With Us?

With deep industry knowledge and an extensive global network, we are uniquely positioned to connect high-calibre professionals with forward-thinking organisations. Our consultative approach ensures we deliver not just candidates, but long-term value.

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