Mobile Plant Operator

12 May 2025

Mobile Plant Operator

In the horticulture industry a mobile plant operator is involved in preparing, maintaining, and operating a range of agricultural machinery, equipment and vehicles used in cultivating, planting, and harvesting of crops.

They help drive trucks, operate stationary machinery, and other machinery tasks associated with post-harvest activities. The work is usually contract in nature involving mainly tractors, trucks, headers and associated agricultural equipment.

Core tasks

Adjust, repair and service farm machinery and equipment in readiness for planting and harvesting activities.
Attach a range of equipment to tractors including plows, discs, harvesters, and sprayers.
Operate tractors and associated equipment for soil conditioning, tilling, seeding, spraying, harvesting, baling and mobile storage systems.
Harvest a range of produce using mechanical harvesters.
Operate GPS guidance technology on a range of agricultural equipment.
Transport seed and harvested produce and deliver it to customers and storage facilities.
Operate machinery and equipment associated with draining and irrigation works and other farm activities such as fencing and pallet storage.
Handle seed, fertiliser, and farm chemicals.
Order spare parts for vehicles and equipment.
Work as part of an integrated team in both seeding and harvesting operations.
Ensure that specific allocated farm equipment is maintained.
Liaise with supervisor to ensure all tasks are completed as required.