Seasonal Farm Operative in Saint Mary Bourne - CV-Library

Job Title: Seasonal Harvest Farm Operative

Location:  Pinglestone Farm

Contract Type: Seasonal

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours

Salary: £11.44 – £13.97

Vitacress Salads are now recruiting for a Seasonal Farm Worker in our Pinglestone Farm. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will assist in the growing, harvesting and maintenance operations whilst following company guidelines.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities include:

Perform general farm duties as instructed by your manager, these may include, bed cleaning & levelling, planting, fertiliser application, rolling, harvesting, chipping and general farm husbandry.

Complete any paperwork that is required in the day to day needs of the farm, eg check sheets etc.

Assist in implementing any new production methods which aim to improve the efficiency of the farm.

Ensure all assets are maintained and utilised efficiently and maintain the production areas, buildings and environs in a serviceable, tidy and weed free state.

Always observe company Health & Safety and Environment Policy requirements.

When required, to help with the production on other UK sites.

Ensure that the quality of water entering and discharging from the growing beds meets the agreed criteria and ensure compliant with EA discharge consents through the effective utilisation and maintenance of settlement facilities.

Work as a team member and instil a positive approach in the workplace

You will be working on the farm 40 hours per week across 5 days, and there is guaranteed overtime during the season. This seasonal role will be working on the farm from April 2024 through to September 2024.

If you have a strong desire to come join our friendly team and are available to start in April 2024, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. You can apply easily, either click the apply now button here or contact our recruitment team at (url removed). We will be happy to answer any questions, so get in touch.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any sponsorship to candidates without permission to reside in the UK. Candidates are to be invited to face-to-face interview as part of our recruitment process and this cannot be facilitated with those residing outside of the UK. References will be required for all candidates