General Farm Worker / Spray Operator
Sector: |
Environment and Agriculture |
Salary: |
£11.44 - £13.07 per hour |
Location: |
Colchester |
Role: |
Full Time |
Contract: |
Permanent |
Job ref: |
913454 |
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Just Recruitment is working with an organisation based in the Colchester area – actively seeking a General Farm Worker / Spray Operator to join its team.
You will assist with a range of duties involved in crop production including:
- Spraying herbicide to the crop to a high standard
- Ensuring that the application of chemicals is carried out in a correct and safe manner.
- Timely and accurate carting and delivery of fruit (and other products/machinery) between locations.
- Mowing, shredding, and other general duties that are reasonably within your capability to perform.
- You will need to effectively communicate with other members of the team, and ensure they comply with all relevant legislation, and company policy as well as procedures.
Qualifications or desired skills:
- Driving Licence (Essential).
- Spray Qualifications- PA1 & PA2 (Desirable).
- Good understanding of English.
- Professional attitude and approach to work.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Additional Information:
- The workload and tasks will vary depending on the time of season. The contracted minimum hours will be 32 per week, with overtime after 48 hours up to 60 hours in a week. Overtime is calculated at a time and a quarter. You will be required to be flexible with working hours and with weekend work required.
- This role offers 28 days of holiday pro rata.
- The position will be hourly paid.
- Competitive pay, dependent on qualifications and experience.
- On-site accommodation is available if required.
Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Contact Jody Collings to talk about this role on 01376 517079