Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm)

Outdoor work with your hands on a vegetable farm near East London; no experience needed for most posts. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

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

• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point

• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Available for the full harvest season
• Valid ID or work permit

• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
• Previous harvest or picking experience

• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms

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