Nursery Worker (Seedlings) – Permanent

Harvest time on a vegetable farm near Epping means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method

• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Valid ID or work permit
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Available for the full harvest season
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

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

• 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.