Our Company:
A H Worth is a family-owned business spanning four generations, dedicated to delivering top quality and value in fresh produce. Operating from Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, we manage a vast farming operation and maintain joint ventures in fresh produce. We grow and package fresh, wholehead vegetables for wholesale and high-street retailers. Aligning with our farming operations, we are all about growing and nurturing our own People. A progressive company, we invest heavily in sustainable projects from using anaerobic digestion and solar energy to power our premises, to ensuring regenerative farming methods are used out in our fields.
With passionate support service teams in our offices, in-house training coordinators and a robust staff engagement programme, we endeavour to make sure that everyone enjoys a healthy work/life balance and is supported to reach their potential.
The Role:
Reporting to the Spinach Crop Manager, you will lead a harvesting team and make sure our spinach is harvested safely and in the best possible condition. You will plan harvesting two weeks ahead around crop maturity, local weather and stock holdings, and keep in daily contact with the factory and the traying-up line. Previous supervisory experience is not essential. We will support you to develop the leadership, crop quality and Health & Safety skills the role needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan harvests two weeks ahead with the Spinach Crop Manager.
- Take account of crop maturity, local weather and current stock holdings.
- Communicate daily with the factory and the traying-up line.
- Management of major harvest components.
- Lead and mentor two harvester drivers and three cart drivers.
- Run the team rota and monitor hours.
- Hands on tractor driving is occasionally required to cover the teams holiday/absence.
- Harvest spinach in the best possible quality condition.
- Carry out monthly soil sampling on fields due for drilling.
- Keep harvest, hygiene and labour records up to date.
- Maintain high Health & Safety standards across the team and equipment.
- Keep the harvester, carts and equipment clean and hygienic.
- Stay audit-ready for compliance, food safety and operational audits.
We are looking for:
- Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
- Experience working in agriculture, horticulture, food production or another practical outdoor role.
- Able to organise a small team, rotas and daily work, with support provided.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with factory and line teams.
- Awareness of Health & Safety, food safety and hygiene, or a willingness to learn.
- Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility during peak harvesting periods
DESIRABLE
- Supervisory or team-leading experience.
- Experience of spinach, leafy salad or other vegetable harvesting.
- Experience driving a harvester, tractor or other farm machinery.
- Experience of food safety, hygiene or retailer audits.
- Experience of soil sampling.
- Agriculture, horticulture, supervisory or food hygiene qualification.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary/hourly rate with paid overtime during peak periods
- Flexible benefits (Health cash plan, EAP, BUPA, Pension, regular celebration events)
- Company sick pay
- Free parking onsite
- Free tea & coffee
- EV charging
- Free confidential employee staff helpline
- Long term sustainability with training and development tailored to support you
- Annual leave entitlement which increases with service
- Refer a friend scheme
Equality, Diversity and inclusion – A H Worth are committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.
Please note that we are not on the transport route.
Strictly no agencies
Spinach Harvest Supervisor in Spalding employer: AH Worth
A.H. Worth is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Lincolnshire's agricultural community. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, we provide ample opportunities for professional development through in-house training and a robust engagement programme, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a family-owned business that values quality, teamwork, and a healthy work/life balance.
