Farm Worker / General Operative

AWD online; Spalding; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in Spalding is seeking a dedicated Farm Worker / General Operative. This role involves working as part of a team during the harvesting and planting seasons to ensure efficient crop production. Candidates should be self-motivated with the ability to work in various weather conditions. Benefits include free parking, generous leave, and tailored training opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Regular staff treat days

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free confidential staff helpline

Free tea & coffee

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual able to work independently.
• Dexterous and able to work in poor weather conditions.
• Willing to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Cavolo Nero team during the harvesting season.
• Assist with planting operations in off-season.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic English communication

Job description

Overview

JOB OVERVIEW Due to expansion, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Farm Worker / General Operative with 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

In season

• 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
• Harvesting crop (by hand) at the correct speed and quality
• Pack stock correctly into trays and dolavs
• Stack and move the pallets/dolavs around the rig and harvest trailer, ensuring they are labelled correctly
• Work as a team to ensure the workplace, canteen and fields are cleaned to the correct standard
• Follow all company procedures for Health & Safety, People, Quality and Hygiene

Out of season

• Work on the planting team
• 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
• Hand weeding
• Applying and removing fleece and sandbags

Candidate requirements

• A self-motivated individual, who can work to a high standard on their own initiative
• Ability to communicate in basic English and be numerate
• Dexterous, able to work in poor weather conditions and able to manage the demands of physical work
• Willing to undertake further training to fulfil the requirements of the role
• Willing to work additional/alternative shift patterns to meet the demands of the role
• Prepared to travel regularly to fields locally, and other locations locally on an adhoc basis

Benefits

• Free parking onsite
• Regular staff treat days
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
• Free confidential staff helpline
• Training and Development tailored to support you
• Free tea & coffee!

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13511

Full-Time, Permanent

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