Kent - Farm Operative Kent
Seasonal Farm Operative - 6 month contract
Location: Kent Farms
Department: UK Leaf Farming
Reporting to: Harvest Supervisor
Company: Vitacress Salads Ltd
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 40 per week
The Role
We are looking for Seasonal Farm Operatives to join our UK Leaf Farming team. This role is essential in carrying out harvesting and field operations for outdoor salad and herb crops.
Key Responsibilities
Hand weed crops prior to harvesting.
Apply nets and fleeces as required based on weather conditions.
Work on the harvester/trailer during cutting, including crate filling and stacking.
Assist with cleaning and general farm maintenance as required.
Undertake any other duties as directed by your line manager.
Working Conditions
Farm-based role, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Physically demanding tasks requiring strength and stamina.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Skills:
Physically fit and able to undertake manual tasks.
A reasonable level of spoken English for Health & Safety communication.
Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
Willingness to work overtime when required.
Personal Attributes:
Hardworking and honest.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Safety-conscious and proactive.
Interested?
Apply now to join a team that values hard work, safety, and collaboration.
Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve's Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.
Location: Kent Farms
Department: UK Leaf Farming
Reporting to: Harvest Supervisor
Company: Vitacress Salads Ltd
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 40 per week
The Role
We are looking for Seasonal Farm Operatives to join our UK Leaf Farming team. This role is essential in carrying out harvesting and field operations for outdoor salad and herb crops.
Key Responsibilities
Hand weed crops prior to harvesting.
Apply nets and fleeces as required based on weather conditions.
Work on the harvester/trailer during cutting, including crate filling and stacking.
Assist with cleaning and general farm maintenance as required.
Undertake any other duties as directed by your line manager.
Working Conditions
Farm-based role, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Physically demanding tasks requiring strength and stamina.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Skills:
Physically fit and able to undertake manual tasks.
A reasonable level of spoken English for Health & Safety communication.
Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
Willingness to work overtime when required.
Personal Attributes:
Hardworking and honest.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Safety-conscious and proactive.
Interested?
Apply now to join a team that values hard work, safety, and collaboration.
Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve's Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.