Senior Farm Worker – Fruit (Apples)
Location: Kent
Salary: Attractive package for the right experience
Accommodation: Beautiful on-site housing available
Are you an experienced farm worker with a strong background in fruit production – particularly apples? We are recruiting for a Senior Farm Worker to join a well-regarded fruit business in Kent, known for its quality orchards and supportive working environment.
You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operations across the apple orchards, supporting the Farm Manager with seasonal tasks, supervising teams, and ensuring high standards of crop care and harvest quality.
What the role involves:
* Operating and maintaining orchard machinery, including tractors and sprayers
* Carrying out pruning, thinning, and general tree maintenance
* Assisting with irrigation, crop spraying (PA1/PA2 desirable), and pest control
* Supporting the harvest, grading, and packing process
* Supervising seasonal teams and ensuring safe, efficient practices
What’s on offer:
* An attractive salary, based on your experience and capabilities
* Beautiful on-site accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting
* A stable, long-term opportunity with room to grow within the business
* The chance to work with a respected name in UK fruit production
What we’re looking for:
* Solid experience in commercial fruit farming – apples essential
* Skilled in using tractors, sprayers, and other orchard machinery
* Experience in pruning, spraying, and harvest operations
* A proactive, reliable approach with good attention to detail
* Relevant certificates (e.g., PA1/PA2, forklift, etc.) are highly desirable
If you are a motivated and capable individual with the right experience, we would love to hear from you