Harvest Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
R David & Sons is a small business in Salisbury. Our goal is to complete the summer 2023 harvest in a timely manner..
Job title; Summer Harvest Help (Grain Hauler)
Location; Dorset, SP5 5QX
Job type; Seasonal
Hourly pay rate; Flat rate depending on skills
We are looking for a Harvest Help to join our team for the 2023 summer harvesting operatrions. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the harvesting of crops together with a highly skilled team.
You will be responsible for operating and maintaining harvesting equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and reporting any issues to the supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain further expeirence in harvest operations.
Responsibilities:
- Tractor driving (gain hauling).
- Maintaining cleanliness of harvesting machinery.
- Monitoring the quality of the crop being harvested.
- Keeping records of the amount of crops harvested.
- Operating a rough terrain forklift (Manitou).
- Working in a team environment.
- Working in a safe manner.
To be considered you must be able to demonstrate the following;
- large tractor and trailer (12 ton+) capability - essential
- Telehandler operators certificate - desirable
- Previous harvesting expeirence - desirable
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts during busy periods
- Flexibilty for down time depending on weather conditions
- Able to attend the farm daily as required (in SP5)
Visa sponsoship is not available for this position. Applicants with farming experience on youth mobility visas (backpackers) are welcomed and accomodation may be available.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 2 months
Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 10/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Harvest Worker roles across R David & Sons's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £7 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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