General Farm Worker

Edward Vinson Plants Ltd; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Vinson Plants Ltd in Kent near Faversham is seeking farm workers for January to April. Main tasks include planting, fleecing, tunnel work, packing and general husbandry across open fields and poly tunnels.

The role requires physical strength, heavy lifting, bending and stretching; some days may involve supporting other propagation sites and preparing fields for the picking season. This vacancy is for UK residents; visa support available only via licensed operators; visit

Responsibilities

• Planting and field work on open fields and tunnels.
• Heavy lifting, bending and long days in all weather.

Job description

Edward Vinson Plants Ltd is based in Kent. STN is a friendly nursery site, located just next to our Sand Banks Fruit Farm site near Faversham.

Main jobs at Autumn, Winter and Spring time are cleaning plants, packing and dispatching plants, sorting plants, planting mother plants in February and general farm jobs.

In January work at STN nursery is slowing down and you may be asked to support one of the other propagation sites including our fruit farm.

Work between January and April includes preparing the fields for the picking season.

Main jobs are planting, fleecing, tunnel work – building new tunnels, lifting heavy nylons to provide ventilation, cleaning the fields, packing, general husbandry work. You will be asked to work on open fields or under poly tunnels. Work will involve heavy lifting, bending, crouching and stretching on a frequent basis so requires someone who is physically strong.

This advert is only for residents of the UK. If you require a visa please get in touch with the licensed operators.

For additional information about our company, including photographs depicting our work and campsite facilities, we invite you to visit our website at www.edwardvinson.co.uk.

We wish to emphasize that no fees or costs associated with the recruitment process should be borne by our workers. Regardless of the method, timing, or location of such fees or charges, securing employment or placement at our farm should not incur any financial burden.