- Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
- Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
- Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
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Agricultural contractor | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.
Agricultural contractors typically work around 44 to 46 hours per week.
As a Agricultural contractor you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 35,015 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Agricultural contractor
Big gender gap
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36,077 GBP
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23,619 GBP
Average salary for full-time Agricultural contractor
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35,015 GBP
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23,619 GBP
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Salary over time for Agricultural contractor
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32,479 GBP
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33,009 GBP
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31,424 GBP
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32,351 GBP
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31,493 GBP
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33,394 GBP
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35,015 GBP
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36,449 GBP
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34,905 GBP
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Future outlook for Agricultural contractors
Very good outlook
11 000+ jobs available 
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
36% chance of automation in the future Agricultural contractor - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Agricultural contractor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Agricultural contractor.
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Agricultural contractor. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Agricultural contractor interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
