General Packing&Agricultural Operative, Aughton

General Packing & Agricultural Operative

Location: Ormskirk (Halsall area) - START DATES JULY 2026
Contract Type: Temporary ongoing position (permanent role can be offered after 12 weeks, based on performance and attendance within the initial 12-week period)
Own transport desirable due to site location and limited public transport options

Overview:

This role is for an agricultural business who have been established for 35-years, operating all year round. We are recruiting two motivated and reliable individuals to join the team in Ormskirk (Halsall).

The roles commence and are predominantly working in the packhouse. These roles combine packhouse operations with general farm and greenhouse work, supporting the full cycle of produce handling - from planting to picking and packing.

This is an excellent opportunity for long-term employment following the initial 12-week temporary period.

Working pattern:

Monday to Thursday, 07:30am 4:00pm
Friday 07:30am circa 3:00pm on Friday (typically)
Optional overtime on a Saturday in busier periods
Overtime paid for any hours above 39 hours (worked)

Pay rates:

13.00 per hour, up to 39 (worked) hours
16.00 per hour, above 39 (worked) hours

Breaks / lunch times:

2 x 15-minute breaks (1 morning, 1 afternoon) 30 minutes unpaid lunch per day

Additional facilities:

Breakout room (microwave, kettle, heater, hot & cold water) and designated smoking shelter on-site
Suitable parking on-site

Key responsibilities:

Packing, sorting, and picking agricultural produce ready for distribution.
Working within the greenhouse to plant seedlings and harvest mature crops.
Assisting with general harvesting and maintaining product quality standards.
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with hygiene and quality procedures.
Maintaining tidy, efficient work areas within both the packhouse and greenhouse.
Carrying out occasional yard and general farm assistance duties during low-production periods (infrequent).

Candidate requirements:

Previous experience in agricultural, horticultural, or production advantageous - training provided.
Physically fit and capable of manual, hands-on tasks.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a small team.
Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to work across varied farm and packhouse tasks.

PPE provided:

Steel toe-cap wellies, gloves, coveralls, waterproofs, earmuffs / defenders (airpods allowed on the line, wired earphones allowed providing not exposed)