Farm Tractor Operator & Harvest Team Lead

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run agricultural business in the Kent countryside is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a driving role. The successful candidate will drive to various field locations across Kent and Essex, supervising a harvest team and performing irrigation and planting duties. Candidates must be physically fit, self-motivated, and willing to work in all weather conditions. This fixed-term contract provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality fresh produce harvesting.

Qualifications

• Must have physical stamina for manual, fast-paced work.
• Willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work 6 days per week between 6am & 6pm.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the harvest team to meet quality specifications.
• Transport harvested crops back to site.
• Check and load harvested crops onto the tractor.

Skills

Previous experience and understanding of harvesting

Dependable and self-motivated

Ability to work outside in all weathers

Good dexterity

Physical stamina

Respecting rules and regulations

Job description

A family-run agricultural business in the Kent countryside is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a driving role. The successful candidate will drive to various field locations across Kent and Essex, supervising a harvest team and performing irrigation and planting duties. Candidates must be physically fit, self-motivated, and willing to work in all weather conditions. This fixed-term contract provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality fresh produce harvesting.