Harvest Operative

Watts Farms; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-run farm in Kent is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a fixed-term role in crop planting and harvesting. The job requires good physical stamina, dexterity in using tools, and the ability to work outdoors in all weathers. Applicants should be self-motivated and flexible to work 5+ days per week, from 6 am to 6 pm. This is a great opportunity to join a team passionate about fresh produce and quality service.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle crops and cutting appliances skillfully.
• Dependable and able to meet minimum pick rate speed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manually planting and harvesting crops.
• Maintaining crops including hand weeding.
• Adhering to safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Experience in harvesting

Self-motivation

Ability to work outside in all weathers

Good dexterity

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our farm team from March 2026on a fixed term contract for up to 8months. If you’re looking for a role that’s challenging, but where pay is rewarded on output, join us in the Kent countryside.

What does the job involve?

The role includes manually planting, harvesting, and maintaining crops (hand weeding), both on fields and in poly tunnels.

You will have good physical stamina to meet the minimum pick rate speed and will be a motivated self-starter. You will also have good dexterity to enable you to use your hands in a skilful, coordinated way when handling the crop and cutting appliances.

Due to the nature of this work, you will be willing and able to work in all weathers and be flexible to work 6 days per week between the hours of 6am & 6pm.

Key Skills / Experience

• Previous experience or an understanding of harvesting is desirable.
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Ability to work outside in all weathers
• Good dexterity
• Physical stamina
• Respecting of rules and regulations

Working hours

5+ days per week, 6am-6pm

Recruitment process

The interview process will include both an interview and awork sample.

Pre employment checks will include a Drug & Alcohol test.

About Us

Watts Farms is a third-generation family run business. We grow fresh produce, which is picked and packed on site, with our head office based in Farningham, Kent.

Our production sites are based in Kent and Essex.We are specialist growers, who over the years have developed both growing techniques and varieties to provide our customers with the best quality and flavour.

We pride ourselves on quality and service and are passionate about food and ensuring we provide a first-class service to our customers.

We meet the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.