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NW Recruitment Services Ltd; Halsall; On-site; GBP 716,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Recruitment Services Ltd. is recruiting two General Packing & Agricultural Operatives for an assignment in Ormskirk (Halsall area). The roles involve packhouse packing, greenhouse planting and harvesting, with potential for a permanent position after an initial 12 weeks based on performance.

The schedule is Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:00, Friday 07:30–15:00 with overtime on Saturdays during busy periods. Rates start at £13.00/hour up to 39 hours, rising to £16.00/hour thereafter.

Qualifications

• Experience in packing, sorting, and handling agricultural produce.
• Comfort working in a packhouse and greenhouse environment.
• Ability to follow hygiene and quality procedures.
• Reliable and motivated with good attendance.
• Willingness to work overtime on Saturdays when required.

Responsibilities

• Packing, sorting, and picking agricultural produce ready for distribution.
• Working within the greenhouse to plant seedlings and harvest mature crops.
• Assisting with general harvesting and maintaining product quality standards.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with hygiene and quality procedures.
• Maintaining tidy, efficient work areas within both the packhouse and greenhouse.
• Carrying out occasional yard and general farm assistance duties during low-production periods (infrequent).

Job description

General Packing & Agricultural Operative

General Packing & Agricultural Operative

Location & Contract Type

• Location: Ormskirk (Halsall area)
• Contract Type: Temporary ongoing position (permanent role can be offered after 12 weeks, based on performance and attendance within the initial 12-week period)

***These roles are expected to commence in September 2026 to assist in kickstarting headway at the start of the new harvesting season**

Overview

This role is for an agricultural business who have been established for 35-years, operating all year round. We are recruiting two motivated and reliable individuals to join the team in Ormskirk (Halsall). The roles commence and are predominantly working in the packhouse.

These roles combine packhouse operations with general farm and greenhouse work, supporting the full cycle of produce handling - from planting to picking and packing. This is an excellent opportunity for long-term employment following the initial 12-week temporary period.

Working pattern

• Monday to Thursday, 07:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday 07:30am – circa 3:00pm on Friday (typically)
• Optional overtime on a Saturday in busier periods
• Overtime paid for any hours above 39 hours (worked)

Pay rates

• £13.00 per hour, up to 39 (worked) hours
• £16.00 per hour, above 39 (worked) hours

Breaks / lunch times

• 2 x 15-minute breaks (1 morning, 1 afternoon)

Additional facilities

• Breakout room (microwave, kettle, heater, hot & cold water) and designated smoking shelter on-site

PPE provided

• Steel toe-cap wellies, gloves, coveralls, waterproofs, earmuffs / defenders (airpods allowed on the line, wired earphones allowed providing not exposed)

Key responsibilities

• Packing, sorting, and picking agricultural produce ready for distribution.
• Working within the greenhouse to plant seedlings and harvest mature crops.
• Assisting with general harvesting and maintaining product quality standards.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with hygiene and quality procedures.
• Maintaining tidy, efficient work areas within both the packhouse and greenhouse.
• Carrying out occasional yard and general farm assistance duties during low-production periods (infrequent).