Farm Worker
S.Murdoch Farms
Employer Location: DOWNJob description
We are seeking reliable and hardworking Field Operatives to join our team on a busy vegetable farm. This hands-on role involves the planting, maintenance, and harvesting of a variety of field-grown vegetables, primarily brassicas (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli), leeks, sprouts, and other seasonal crops. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team in an outdoor environment, playing a vital role in producing high-quality vegetables for local markets and wholesalers.
Responsibilities
- Planting crops manually and/or with machinery in prepared fields
- Harvesting vegetables by hand or with mechanical assistance
- Grading, trimming, and packing produce for market
- Operating and maintaining basic field tools and equipment
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Previous experience in farming or horticulture (preferred but not essential)
- Physically able to carry out manual tasks for extended periods
- Able to work efficiently in a team and follow instructions
- Willingness to work outdoors
Further Information
To apply email your CV to the employer.
- Vacancy ID
- 1734583
- Job ref.
- Ref1
- Job Sector
- Food Production
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Comber
- Salary
- To be confirmed.
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 40
- Published date
- 09/09/2025
- Closing date
- 30/09/2025
- Worktime
- 8am - 5pm