FLT Driver - Potato Farm

Berry Recruitment; Duxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver based in the Duxford area for the busy harvest season. You will work within a team ensuring efficient grading processes, with a pay rate of £13 per hour and potential overtime. Flexibility in working hours and compliance with safety measures is required. This role offers an opportunity for proactive individuals looking to contribute to the harvest season.

Qualifications

• Must be available from September, including working Saturdays.
• Flexibility around workdays is needed.
• Own transport advantageous due to location.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team of grading staff to ensure continual workflow.
• Ensure standards are met during the grading process.
• Work on the Stationary Grader.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Job description

Overview

Job Title: FORKLIFT DRIVER

Based around the DUXFORD CAMBS AREA

Start Date: 22/09/2025

Working Hours: 6 days a week, Sundays off. 6AM Starts

Pay Rate: £13 and £19.00 overtime after 8 hours Monday to Thursday and after 7 hours on Friday. Saturday £19.00 all hours

Expected 12 hours days 45 minutes break

Responsibilities

• Berry recruitment is currently seeking Potato Graders to work as a team and to support the upcoming harvest season. This is a hands-on role - manual handling is required and is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and team management skills.
• Main responsibilities:
• Working as a team of grading staff; ensuring a continual work flow and ensuring that the break times are shared to keep the lines going.
• Ensure standards are met within the grading and that no foreign objects get though during the grading process.
• You will be working on the Stationary Grader, so no need to worry about travel sickness!

Requirements

• Must be available from September, including working Saturday's (working 6 days a week)
• Usual start times 6AM - flexibility around workdays will be needed.
• Own transport advantageous due to location- some lift shares may be available at a cost of £6 per day paid to the driver.
• Must wear relevant PPE - Safety boots and a hi vis, gloves will be provided by the farm

If you are reliable, proactive and ready for a very busy and rewarding harvest season, please call Charlie Parker on (phone number removed).

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job