Horticultural operative

A-Prompt Recruitment & Trading; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Training in English language skills

Job summary

Kearns Fruit Farm Limited T/A Kearns Fruit Farm in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, is seeking horticulture operatives to join the production team harvesting soft fruits on the farm. The role involves working on own initiative and as part of a team to meet production targets; it is a physically demanding job with lifting and standing.

Standard hours are 39 per week with training provided in English and company procedures. Suitable accommodation will be provided to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in horticulture or related field.
• No formal qualification required.
• Willingness to perform manual labor and lifting.
• Training provided for language and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Harvest soft fruits as part of the production team.
• Work on own initiative and as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Participate in general operations on the farm including lifting and standing.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.

Skills

Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Manual

Skilled Trade(s)

Initiative

Teamwork

Time Management

Working on own Initiative

Education

No Qualification

Job description

KEARNS FRUIT FARM, Curraghgraigue, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 HF7T

Application Details

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Job Description

Our client: Kearns Fruit Farm Limited T/A Kearns Fruit Farm is currently seeking to recruit horticulture operatives to work on the farm. Role Description: The successful candidates will work as part of the production team to harvest soft fruits working at our farm in general operations where you will be required to: Work on own initiative and as part of a team. Meet production targets. Physical role including lifting and standing.

Minimum annual remuneration: €32,691

Standard working hours per week is 39 hours

Training in English language skills, company operating procedures will be provided.

Suitable accommodation will be provided.

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Manual, Skilled Trade(s)
• Competency Skills: Initiative, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative