Seasonal Potato Grader: Precision Grading in Harvest

Contract Personnel Ltd; Suffield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking a Temporary Potato Grader for an active farm in the NR11 area. The role involves inspecting and grading potatoes during harvesting, operating near tractor-mounted machinery, and ensuring only quality potatoes are stored or distributed.

No prior experience is required as full training will be provided; candidates should be reliable, hardworking, and able to work outdoors in varying conditions during the harvest season.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual.
• Hardworking and willing to get stuck in.
• Comfortable working in a busy agricultural environment.
• Able to work for extended periods while maintaining concentration.
• Able to identify differences in potato quality and spot visible defects.
• Comfortable working around agricultural machinery.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to undertake additional duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Working on an active farm during the potato harvesting season.
• Working within the potato harvesting machine while it is attached to a tractor.
• Inspecting potatoes as they are harvested from the fields.
• Grading potatoes according to company quality standards.
• Identifying and removing potatoes with visible blemishes, damage, rot or other defects.
• Monitoring the quality of potatoes throughout the harvesting process.
• Ensuring potatoes that meet the required standard are retained for storage and distribution.
• Placing graded potatoes into the appropriate containers.
• Working as part of a team to maintain an efficient harvesting and grading process.
• Remaining alert and aware when working around moving agricultural machinery.
• Following all site, health and safety procedures and instructions.
• Maintaining a clean and organised working area where required.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required by the farm.

Skills

Potato grading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking a Temporary Potato Grader for an active farm in the NR11 area. The role involves inspecting and grading potatoes during harvesting, operating near tractor-mounted machinery, and ensuring only quality potatoes are stored or distributed.

No prior experience is required as full training will be provided; candidates should be reliable, hardworking, and able to work outdoors in varying conditions during the harvest season.