Agricultural Recruitment Specialists (AgriRS)

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists: recruitment and executive search for farming and rural sectors

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists, which operates under the AgriRS name, presents itself as an international recruitment and executive search firm focused on agriculture, farming, food and fresh produce, horticulture, environmental and rural sectors. The company states that it has been connecting agricultural and farming talent with brands and organisations worldwide since 2012. Its activity is organised around two audiences: employers seeking staff and candidates looking for roles.

The agency describes itself as the international market leader in its field, a claim that forms part of its own presentation. It also notes that, driven by growth and customer demand, it recruits for roles in other related industry sectors.

Sectors covered

The site groups its recruitment work into a broad set of agricultural and rural specialisms, each presented as a dedicated area:

• Agricultural and farm services
• AgriTech, machinery and engineering
• Agronomy, fertilisers, crop protection and agrochemicals
• Animal health, equestrian and veterinary
• Animal feed and nutrition
• Crops, seeds and grains
• Dairy farming and general farming
• Food and fresh produce
• Groundcare, amenity and forestry
• Pig and poultry
• Horticulture
• Renewable energy, waste management, recycling and anaerobic digestion
• Senior, high-level and international agricultural roles
• Graduate and trainee positions within agriculture

Roles and levels recruited

According to the company, it recruits across the board, from graduates to CEOs. The job types it lists include trainee and graduate roles, sales, marketing, farm work, operations, scientific and technical positions, administration and engineering, as well as management and director-level posts. Geographically, it states that it covers the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Services for candidates and employers

For candidates, the site offers a job search, registration for job alerts, the ability to upload a CV and guidance sections covering CV and interview tips, alongside candidate testimonials. For employers, it provides a route to submit a job vacancy, an executive search service, a talent hub and client testimonials. The company also runs AgriCulture Live, described as a platform of conversations with industry leaders, innovators and pioneers in farming.

Vacancies listed at the time of writing

The site's featured vacancies illustrated the range of roles handled, with salaries as advertised at the time of drafting this profile. Examples included a mechanical general operative in Kidderminster (£13.00–£14.00 per hour), a farm sprayer operator and foreman in Kent (£30,000–£45,000 plus overtime and accommodation), a field-based sales representative for dairy and agricultural products in Omagh (£30,000–£40,000 plus commission and company vehicle or car allowance), a general farm worker in hops and arable farming in Kent (£29,000–£32,500), an internal sales representative near Skipton in North Yorkshire (£30,000–£40,000), a farm stockperson in the Scottish Borders (£28,000–£34,000), a poultry stockperson in Devon (£30,000–£32,000 for 40 hours per week), a forest manager in Dumfries, south-west Scotland (£35,000–£42,000), and an area sales manager for agricultural and dairy solutions in south-west England (£40,000–£50,000 plus vehicle and benefits).

Client and candidate feedback

The site reproduces testimonials from people who describe their experience with the agency. A senior knowledge transfer manager in potatoes called the company professional and meticulous, saying it understands client requirements and supports candidates through each stage. An agriculture sales manager for EMEA said it provided a strong sample of high-calibre candidates and understood the brief thanks to its sector expertise. A director praised the responsiveness and business-like manner of the team, while an agronomist highlighted the coaching and guidance received during a career change. Another director referred to a proactive approach and efficient operation, and a sales manager noted the agency's ability to analyse skill sets, match them to suitable roles and offer career advice, citing in-depth experience of agricultural markets and commercial positions.

Industry insights

The company publishes a blog on agricultural matters. Recent entries listed on the site covered the 2026 Budget and its effect on farms, UK farming trends, how to get into farming in the UK and how to become a veterinary nurse in the UK.