Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields)

Crops do not wait, and a citrus farm near Worcester needs extra hands this season. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Worcester; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method

• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Valid ID or work permit
• Available for the full harvest season
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules

• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage
• Farm transport from nearby towns

• If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.
• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.