Horticultural Worker

Company Details Confidential; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Erin Cash And Dermot Robinson (Robinson Farm) in Parkmore, Templemartin, Bandon, Co. Cork, is seeking a full-time Horticultural Worker to join the market garden team. The role is introductory with no prior experience required and provides on-the-job training.

Salary is €33,000 per year for a 39-hour week. Responsibilities include harvesting vegetables and fruit year-round, washing and packing produce, and performing routine maintenance in growing areas.

Qualifications

• No formal academic qualifications required.
• No previous experience required.
• Full training will be provided on the job.

Responsibilities

• Picking and harvesting seasonal vegetables.
• Picking and harvesting fruit.
• Washing and packing harvested produce.
• Lifting and carrying heavy produce boxes (up to 20 kg).
• Carrying out routine manual care and maintenance of growing areas (weeding and watering).

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Positive attitude

Interest in local food

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Job Title: Horticultural WorkerEmployer: Erin Cash And Dermot Robinson (Robinson Farm)Location: Robinson Farm, Parkmore, Templemartin, Bandon, Co. Cork P72 E177Hours: 39 hours per week (full-time)Salary: €33,000 per annum (basic pay), equivalent to €16.27 per hourCareer Level: Introductory/ElementaryAbout the role:Robinson Farm is a market garden producing vegetables year-round for two farmers' markets in Cork City and Macroom. We are seeking a full-time hands-on Horticultural Worker to join our team. This is an elementary level role and requires no previous experience.Key duties and responsibilities include:Picking and harvesting seasonal vegetablesPicking and harvesting fruitWashing and packing harvested vegetable and fruit produce Lifting and carrying heavy vegetable and fruit produce boxes Carrying out routine manual care and maintenance of vegetable growing areas, including weeding and watering Required qualifications and experience:No formal academic qualifications requiredNo previous experience required Full training will be provided on the jobSkills and attributes:Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamPhysical fitness for basic horticultural work (lifting up to 20kg, bending and kneeling for extended periods)Positive attitude and genuine interest in local food and sustainable agriculture

• Sector: agriculture, forestry and fishing

Career Level

• Entry Level