We are a family-owned 4th generation food and farming business specialising in the growing and packing of spinach, kale, leeks and cavolo nero.
Below are our current vacancies. All jobs can be applied for using the form at the bottom of the page.
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Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Shift Pattern: 223 (Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun. Week 2 - Weds, Thurs).
Earnings: £12.80 per hour
Our People enjoy:
Free parking onsite
Excellent staff room facilities
Regular staff treat days
Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
Free confidential staff helpline
Training and development tailored to support you
Free tea & coffee!
The Role
To work effectively and efficiently and in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Guidelines to fulfil an essential role in the monitoring and control over quality and food safety.
Main Duties but not limited to:
Positive Release Harford Checks – to ensure all the positive release checks are completed.
Quality Checks – to conduct quality checks on raw material and finished product to the specification.
Shelf-Life Assessment – to carry out daily shelf-life assessment including gas level checks.
Monitoring raw material condition in storage.
Concessions / Hold – to raise concessions as appropriate for any non-conforming product or process and to place on hold any material either waiting for a concession or awaiting disposal.
Foreign body control.
Equipment Calibration – to carry out daily/weekly/monthly equipment calibrations including scales, thermometers, callipers, magnet etc. as per procedure.
Micro and Pesticide sample collection, swabbing and sample submission. To submit samples on the lab portal.
Internal Audits – to carry out Minin GMP and glass audits as per schedule and any others as required.
About you
Honest, responsible and able to follow instructions
Ability to communicate and interact with others
Accurate, careful and vigilant at all times
Team player with the ability to also work independently
Innovative - look for opportunities to do things even better
Please note, we are not on a public transport route.
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Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Earnings: £36,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
Our People enjoy:
Company sick pay
Free parking onsite
Excellent staff room facilities
Regular staff treat days
Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
Free confidential staff helpline
Training and Development tailored to support you
Free tea & coffee!
The Role
To support the IT Manager in maintaining servers and laptops used in farming and fresh produce packaging operations across multiple sites in UK, Spain and Italy
Main Duties but not limited to:
Respond to IT support requests and provide solutions in a timely manner.
Install, configure and troubleshoot hardware and software.
Maintain and update technical documentation.
Assist with network setup and maintenance.
Person specification:
Proficiency in Windows operating systems.
Manage and support advanced Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
understanding of networking principles and advanced troubleshooting, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPNs.
Good working knowledge of VMWare (vCenter/ESXi).
Experience with help desk support.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users.
About you
A can-do attitude is a must
Self-motivated and flexible
Personable and approachable
Team player
Please note, we are not on a public transport route.
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Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Earnings: Competitive - OTE
Our People enjoy:
Company sick pay
Free parking onsite
Excellent staff room facilities
Regular staff treat days
Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
Free confidential staff helpline
Training and Development tailored to support you
Free tea & coffee!
The Role
In summary, the main purpose of the role is to support the Financial Controller within Central Finance by managing the Sales and Purchase ledgers for all companies within the group.
The key areas of responsibility are –
Sales Ledgers
Ensure invoices are raised in a timely fashion
Ensure credit notes are fully approved before being processed on the ledger
Ensure cash is posted and allocated to the customer account
Assist with query resolution and escalate issues where necessary
Ensure General Managers are kept informed of Aged Debtors and participate in the collection of debt where necessary
Escalate overdue balances so that external assistance can be sought.
Update Customer Master Data in line with agreed processes
Purchase Ledgers
Ensure purchase invoices are processed in a timely fashion
Ensure coding of invoices is accurate and updated as necessary
Agree vendors to be included in the payment runs with the ledger clerk
Take steps to reduce unposted invoices at Month End.
Update Vendor Master Data in line with agreed processes
All Ledgers
Month End review of ledgers and ensure they are in balance (pending processing of invoices) prior to close.
Closing of ledgers across all companies and saving of Aging reports.
Other Tasks
Reconciliation of ledgers and submission of data to HSBC on a weekly basis.
Review payment / collection terms across the ledgers and advise on changes where possible
Act as a point of contact for the auditor with queries on invoices / payments
Ensure VAT registration checks are completed on a regular basis
Review cash promises from ledger clerks and feed into cashflow files.
Business Partner for IT, reviewing costs at Month End
About you
A can-do attitude is a must
Self-motivated and flexible
Personable and approachable
Team player
Please note, we are not on a public transport route.
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Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Earnings:
£11.44 for day shift
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£12.81 inclusive of 12% nightshift premium
Shift Patterns:
19:00 - 07:00 - 223 on a 223 shift pattern.
OR
07:00 - 19:00 on a 223 shift pattern.
The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Line Operative to join our Team in FosdykeYou will play a vital role within our business, working on a production line and in a production team to ensure products are made to high standards. You will be working in a small / line team ensuring Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures are always followed, working closely with the line leader and Quality Control to achieve the best we can and supply the customer with the standard of product they require.
Duties to include:
Inspection, grading and packing of produce
Packing and stacking into containers
Ensuring the product is correctly stacked and wrapped
The is an entry-level position and you do not require any experience as full training will be provided.
About you
Previous experience is not essential, but we ask you have a keen attitude and are willing to learn
A can do attitude is a must
Self-motivated and flexible
Will be able to follow the required quality and hygiene standards
What you can expect from usHighly competitive rewards package
Company profit share scheme
Training and Development
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Employee assistance programme
Excellent career progression prospects
Please note, we are not on a public transport route
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Earnings:
£12.80 for Day Shift
or
£14.34 for Night Shift
Shift Pattern:
07:00-19:00 on a 223 shift pattern (days)
or
19:00-07:00 on a 223 shift pattern (nights)
The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Line Leader to join our team in Fosdyke.
You will play a vital role within our business, ensuring all operational targets are achieved whilst ensuring Customer Service, Quality, Legality, Food Safety and Health & Safety are never compromised.
Duties to include:
Overall responsibility for the daily running of the production line/s as detailed on the production plan
Machine Operation and allocation
Completion of all checks at the beginning of the shift and throughout as required, ensuring accurate completion of all compliance paperwork.
Changing of machines as required based on product quality and customer specification
Management of staff on the line to achieve daily production plan
Ensuring Health & Safety Rules are being adhered to.
Assisting with Risk Assessments and SSOW’s.
Ensuring High Standards of GMP.
About you
A can-do attitude is a must
Self-motivated and flexible
Experience of working to challenging KPIs
Excellent communication skills as there will be a requirement to communicate with other teams
‘Hands on’ approach
Competent in using Microsoft Office and processing varied paperwork
Strong analytical skills
What you can expect from us
Highly competitive rewards package
Training and Development
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Employee assistance programme
Excellent career progression prospects
Please note, we are not on a public transport route.
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Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Earnings: £48160.00 to £53760.00
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our engineering team at our site in Fosdyke, working 18:00 - 06:00 on a 223 shift pattern.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of engineering services and technical support to the business, with focus on reducing downtime proactively using the sites PM software.
Duties to include:
The execution of day-to-day maintenance tasks, including line improvements
The provision and implementation of solutions in line with the engineering strategy to reduce downtime
Use of root cause analysis to determine the underlying reasons behind problems and failures, seeking to identify areas for improvement in plant performance
Involvement in engineering projects from inception to delivery as and when required
Continually drive towards a PPM culture
To assist in setting of machines in conjunction with the operations team
The provision of a first-class engineering service
Providing daily progress updates to the Site engineering lead
Working together with internal and external teams
Compliance with all health and safety, quality, and hygiene standards
Communicate effectively with engineering stores, on parts used, to maintain the restock cycle
Work alongside production with a “one team” mindset
About you
A can do attitude
Self-motivated and flexible
Have a right first-time approach
Effective communication skills
Minimum skills / experience
Time served apprenticeship
Electrical qualifications from a recognised body
Mechanical qualifications from a recognised body
NVQ level 3 or BTEC L3 or equivalent
Electrical fault-finding skills
Logic Control experience (desirable)
What you can expect from us
Highly competitive rewards package
Company profit share scheme
Training and Development
Employee assistance programme
Excellent career progression prospects
Please note, we are not on a public transport route.
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Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Earnings: £12.05 per hour
Shift Patterns: 07:00 - 19:00 on a 223 shift pattern.
The Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Key Operative to join our Team in Fosdyke.
Duties to include:
Day to day running of lines against packing plan, including programme set up, date code entry and label printing.
Completion of all line traceability paperwork.
Visual product quality checks
Regularly checking metal detectors
Assist the Team Leader with planning and performance tracking
About you
Have experience in similar roles
Preferably have hygiene experience
A good eye for detail and a sense of accountability
Work well as part of a team
Have a ‘can-do-attitude’, working to high standards and strict deadlines
What you can expect from us
Highly competitive rewards package
Company profit share scheme
Training and Development
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Employee assistance programme
Excellent career progression prospects
Please note, we are not on a public transport route.
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Location: Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Earnings: £30000.00 to £33000.00em description
Grade: 5
Reports to: Harvest Manager Leeks (dotted line to Harvest Manager Cav & Kale)
The Role: To act as a working supervisor on the rigs and planting (in the off season) through all of the crops, ensuring safety quality and cost is controlled. Covering the role of Rig Operative as necessary and stepping up as Harvest Manager and assuming their duties as necessary to provide support and act as holiday cover.
Key tasks:
To act as a working supervisor on the rigs or planting team, ensuring safety, quality and cost is controlled
Co-ordinating the daily harvest plan, volumes, size grading and quality
Manage labour to standard head count, co-ordinating with the agencies to ensure the required headcount is available to meet demand
Ensure all staff are compliant with H&S, Technical and PPE standards
Monitor daily attendance, record labour via time sheets or Harvest Master (crop dependant), monitoring hours so as not to exceed 120 in a 2 week period, control monitor and log holidays (60 per week)
Monitor and report on the daily/weekly performance
Report and investigate accidents, near misses, damage or faults in an effective timely manner
Coordinate and communicate field to yard logistics, assist the Harvest Manager with the planning of the logistics. Assist with the loading and unloading of the rigs and equipment as necessary
Ensure GMP standards within the field, canteens, field housekeeping, parking and access is maintained
Coach and train and develop the team, ensure the team are compliant with the organisations training and that the records are kept up to date.
Assist in the planning and moving of the harvest rigs during field moves
Liaise with the factory to ensure load times are achieved
Investigate and communicate pay queries
Key working relationships:
Harvest Managers – planning and co-ordination of daily and weekly tasks
Factory operations team – planning of volumes, logistics and quality
Engineering – timely notification of breakdowns and faults, planning of equipment for PPM’s
H&S Officer – compliance
Technical – maintaining quality standards
Responsibilities:
Health and Safety for yourself and those around you
Assist with the reviewing and writing of RA and SSoW
Performance
Optimising harvest and planting performance, implementing improvements
Compliance
Ensure you and your team are at all times compliant with the organisational policies and procedures
Data Capture
Ensuring the accurate and timely collection of data
General: This Job Description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of this role, it is not intended as a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties as is reasonably required.
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Full time – Pay £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
Location – Holbeach Hurn
About us:
We are a family-owned 5th generation food and farming business, farming over 3,500ha within a 10-mile radius of our base, specialising in the growing of root crops, cereals and maize for AD, with land let out for specialist salad and vegetable crops. Due to expansion, we have a full-time role for somebody to come and join our small, long serving team.
The Role:
We operate a modern fleet of Fendt and New Holland tractors equipped with GPS and this role will encompass all areas of the business including Cultivations, Drilling and Harvesting.
To follow all H&S systems including Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work and report any areas of concern
Ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standards
Assist with tasks such as yard and equipment maintenance
Aid other areas of the farming operations if required
To maintain and keep up to date records required by the Farm Manager to provide full traceability and ensure audit compliance etc.
There will be good opportunities for development within our total farming operation for candidates that are looking to the future.
The Candidate:
A self-motivated individual, who can work to a high standard on their own initiative
Be willing to support all entities of the farming business
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Attention to detail with a strong work ethic and willingness to embrace challenges
An interest in modern farming practices
Spraying experience, PA1 and PA2 qualifications area advantageous
Full driving licence essential
Teleporter and forklift licences would be beneficial
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