Seasonal Farm Workers Soft Fruit Production

Castleton Fruit Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading soft fruit farm in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated agricultural workers for various tasks, including pruning, planting, and picking soft fruit. Ideal candidates are hardworking, physically fit, and available for a minimum of 8 weeks. Experience in farming or agricultural work is required, and applicants must be able to provide references. This role may involve working outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires early starts. Flexible hours and effective teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and capable of manual work.
• Available to work for a minimum of 8 weeks.
• 18 years of age or over.
• Can provide work recommendations or references.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, planting, and picking soft fruit.
• Working in various weather conditions.
• Participating in general farm and outdoor work.
• Performing manual tasks as required.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Motivated

Good hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Job description

Castleton Fruit is a highly successful soft fruit farm based in Aberdeenshire, supplying premium produce to the UK retail market throughout the season. We operate as a year‑round business, offering work opportunities in every month of the year, including the winter period.

Targets are explained before each task begins and may vary depending on crop yield, quality, quantity, and weather conditions. Targets are fair and achievable, with most workers meeting or exceeding the contracted hourly pay rate.

Type of Work

• Pruning, planting, and picking soft fruit
• Tunnel construction and maintenance
• Crop husbandry tasks (cutting fruit, cleaning plants, lacing, clipping)
• Moving plants and carrying picking bags
• Irrigation work
• Picking daffodils
• General farm and outdoor work

Working Conditions

• Work may be carried out outdoors, in polytunnels, or in glasshouses
• Prepared to work in hot, cold, wet, or windy weather
• Some tasks involve bending, lifting, and repetitive physical work
• Good hand‑eye coordination, dexterity, and physical stamina are required
• Work as part of a multi‑national team
• Occasional work in the packhouse may be required, but this is not guaranteed
• Work patterns may require early starts (from 4:00 am) or late finishes, depending on operational needs

The Ideal Candidate

• Hardworking, reliable, and motivated
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and capable of manual work
• 18 years of age or over
• Available to work for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Previous experience in farm, agricultural, or soft fruit work (required)
• Can provide work recommendations or references (required)
• Own transport and able to travel independently to the farm
• Flexible to start work as early as 4:00 am and to work late shifts when required

Additional Requirements

• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK