JOB OVERVIEW
Due to expansion, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Farm Worker / General Operativewith good attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
As the Farm Worker / General Operative you will be part of a dynamic team working across different phases of the growing cycle. During the harvesting season, you will focus on Cavolo Nero production, ensuring efficient performance to meet yield targets while maintaining quality standards. Outside of harvesting, your role will involve supporting planting operations, hand weeding, and assisting with protective measures for crops.
The Farm Worker / General Operative role is very hands-on, requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to health, safety, and hygiene procedures.
If you enjoy working outdoors and are keen to contribute to sustainable agriculture, we would love to hear from you!
DUTIES
Your duties and responsibilities as the Farm Worker / General Operative will include:
In season
1. Work as part of the Cavolo Nero team, providing efficient and effective performance to achieve KPI’s such as Kg per person and yield targets
2. Harvesting crop (by hand) at the correct speed and quality
3. Pack stock correctly into trays and dolavs
4. Stack and move the pallets/dolavs around the rig and harvest trailer, ensuring they are labelled correctly
5. Work as a team to ensure the workplace, canteen and fields are cleaned to the correct standard
6. Follow all company procedures for Health & Safety, People, Quality and Hygiene
Out of season
7. Work on the planting team
8. Loading and unloading trays from ‘stills’ to the planter, placing plants at the correct speed into the planter or placing by hand, into the ground behind the planter
9. Hand weeding
10. Applying and removing fleece and sandbags
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
11. A self-motivated individual, who can work to a high standard on their own initiative
12. Ability to communicate in basic English and be numerate
13. Dexterous, able to work in poor weather conditions and able to manage the demands of physical work
14. Willing to undertake further training to fulfil the requirements of the role
15. Willing to work additional/alternative shift patterns to meet the demands of the role
16. Prepared to travel regularly to fields locally, and other locations locally on an adhoc basis
BENEFITS
17. Free parking onsite
18. Regular staff treat days
19. Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
20. Free confidential staff helpline
21. Training and Development tailored to support you
22. Free tea & coffee!
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13511
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