General Packing & Agricultural Operative
Employer:
NW Recruitment Services Ltd
Location:
Ormskirk (Halsall area)
Pay:
£13.00 to £16.00 per hour, weekly pay for previous week's hours
Contract Type:
Temporary (ongoing position, permanent after 12 weeks based on performance and attendance)
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
01/07/2026
About this job
General Packing & Agricultural Operative
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: 07:30 am – 04:00 pm
Friday: 07:30 am – circa 3:00 pm (typically)
Optional overtime on Saturday in busier periods
Overtime paid for any hours above 39 hours worked: £13.00 per hour up to 39 hours, £16.00 per hour above 39 hours
Breaks: 2 × 15‐minute breaks (morning and afternoon) and 30‐minute unpaid lunch per day
Additional facilities
Breakout room (microwave, kettle, heater, hot & cold water)
Designated smoking shelter 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 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 is 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 or wired earphones allowed as long as not exposed)
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Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
