Just Recruitment is working with an organisation based in the Colchester area - actively seeking a General Farm Worker / Spray Operator to join their team.
The successful candidate will assist with a range of duties involved in the crop production including spraying and herbicide of 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 the individual's capability to perform.
The candidate will need to effectively communicate with other members of the team, and ensure they comply with all relevant legislation, and company policy and procedures.
Qualifications or desired skills:
Driving Licensee (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 dependent 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. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible with working hours, with weekend work required. This role offers 28 days holiday pro-rata. The position will be hourly paid. Competitive pay dependent on qualifications and experience. On-site accommodation is available if required.