Harvesting Operative


Company:	NW Recruitment Services Ltd
Salary:	£13 to £16 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Halsall
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Harvesting & Agricultural Operative

Immediate starts available. Interviews can be held in Burscough, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Southport or surrounding areas, followed by a site visit to allow you to understand the place of work further prior to offer / acceptance of a role.

• Location: Ormskirk (Halsall area)

• Contract: 12-week temporary ongoing role, view of a permanent role based on performance and attendance within the initial period

• Hours: Mon - Thurs 07:30 - 16:00 | Fri 07:30 - circa 15:00

• Pay: £13.00 per hour up to 39 hours | £16.00 per hour thereafter

• Overtime: Optional Saturdays during busy periods

• Transport: Own transport desirable due to site location

The role

We are recruiting a Harvesting & Agricultural Operative for an established independent agricultural business with over 35 years' experience.

The role will initially focus on 6 - 8 weeks of field harvesting, working outdoors alongside harvesting machinery and assisting with the harvesting of brassica produce.

The role will also include packhouse duties, including handling, sorting, grading and packing freshly harvested produce. There may also be general agricultural and yard duties as required.

Following the harvesting period and initial 12-week period, opportunities of extension to continue into permanent roles may be offered based on performance and attendance.

Breaks & facilities

• 2 x 15-minute paid breaks

• 30-minute unpaid lunch

• On-site parking

• Breakout room with microwave, kettle, heater and hot/cold water

• Designated smoking shelter

AirPods / wired earphones are permitted where appropriate, provided they are not exposed or create a safety risk.

PPE provided: Steel toe-cap wellies, gloves, coveralls, waterproofs and hearing protection.

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