Farm Hand

Farm Hand

• Salary/Rate: 24,000 /annum + Bonus/Commission
• Location: ME17, Wormshill, Kent

Farm Hand - Fresh Produce / Plants & Vegetables

This is a lovely opportunity to join a young and growing company within the Fresh Produce / Horticultural sector. The company grow, nurture and supply fresh fruit, vegetables and plants/flowers for the commercial and retail sector, supplying into Pubs, Restaurants, Farmers markets, off site farm shop and other commercial enterprises.

They are now looking for a Market Gardener / Farm Hand to take the reigns and help drive the business forwards.

Farm Hand Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily running of the daily operations as a whole. Ensuring the welfare of all the fresh produce is maintained and kept to a high standard
• Organise the picking and boxing up of fresh produce
• Liaise with clients in order to deliver produce on time and without compromising the produce
• Assist in managing the logistical side of the business - Deliveries etc
• Attend fairs and markets to retail the produce & plants

Farm Hand Skills and Experience:

• 6 Months+ experience in a similar industry within Horticulture or Agricultural setting and advantage
• Full manual Drivers Licence required
• Good knowledge of Plant/Flower/Vegetable welfare advantageous
• Customer driven and ability to communicate effectively with customers & staff
• Ambitious and ability to create new ideas and implement them

Farm Hand Salary & Benefits:

• c 24,000 Basic Salary 40 hour week
• Commission/Bonus Incentive Scheme (Uncapped) OTE of 30k+
• 20 Days Holiday + Public Holidays (Pro Rata)
• Pension scheme
• Excellent opportunity to develop and further your career
• Vehicle available