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Seasonal Work - Hop Picking
| Posting date: | 05 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2024 |
| Location: | WR6 5EQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | RMO, RCO and AM Capper |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | HOPS2024 |
Summary
JOB TITLE: Hop Pickers – Seasonal Work
REPORTING TO: Farm Partner
POSITION: Seasonal Work: 6-8 weeks
HOURS: 07:30 – 16:30 5-6 days per week, Occasional overtime required. weather dependent
SALARY: National Living Wage. Holiday pay will be paid at the end of the contract.
EXPERIENCE: No experience necessary. Full training will be offered.
RURAL LOCATION: Pickers must have their own, or reliable transport to site. There is NO overnight accommodation available for the 2024 season.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: You will be employed by RMO, RCO and AM Capper, Stocks Farm. You will be paid via BACS, and you will be run through our payroll system, which is reported to HMRC. We will need your NI number to process you on our system.
About Us
We harvest enough hops to brew 46 million pints of beer each year. We are in beautiful countryside with rolling hills and gorgeous views in the middle of the village of Suckley, Worcestershire and our nearest towns are Bromyard and Malvern.
Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and if you like beer, there are a couple of local pubs, and a working brewery, located here on the farm. We work hard throughout the year to grow and supply the very best hops in the industry, maintaining a strong partnership with our retailers and breweries is high on our agenda.
We are Red Tractor farm assured and compliance with audits is all part of our daily life.
What the Role Involves:
Hop picking comprises of two teams – the field team, and the shed team.
The field team work outdoors on the trailer – one team member is required to work at height, cutting the bines. The other team members pulling and laying them in the trailer.
The shed team unload the bines at the front of the machine and pull bines and secure them onto the track.
The back team pick sticks and debris from the hops as they travel through the machine.
Duration of Work
The picking season is late August – October.
Shift Patterns
As in most farming roles we are in the hands of Mother Nature so generally shifts will be 07:30 – 16:30, five or six days out of seven. There needs to be flexibility with times so please let us know in advance if you have any concerns.
Fitness
Due to the nature of the work we ask that everyone accepting the role are reliable, hardworking and physically fit and happy to carry out the tasks list. If you have any questions or want to discuss this in more details, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Breaks
There is a total of one-hour break time each day. This is 15 minutes in the morning and afternoon with a 30-minute lunch break. There are portable toilets and hand washing facilities in the hop yard and facilities available next to the picking shed.
Uniform
For the harvest we do not provide any uniform, so we ask that you wear sensible footwear and clothing. Mornings can be cool, so we recommend layers. You will be issued with ear defenders, eye protection and gloves if needed. These remain property of the farm.
Time off
We would rather you do not book holidays during working for us. Any days off need to be discussed before you are offered the role. If you do have any dates between August and October, please discuss with Felicity Beaumont so we can see if we can accommodate your absence.
Induction Session
A two hour session will be held approximately one week before your start date. Inductions will be held for staff to have training on their role and complete all necessary paperwork. This is a great way to get an insight into what is required of the role. The session will be approximately 2 hours long.
Workers Welfare
A prospective employee will need to have one of the following:
• A passport or national identity card
• EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: Share code (supplied by gov.uk) to confirm settled or pre-settled status.
All employees will receive the following:
• Particulars of employment
• Wage slips
• Full ‘on the job’ training
• An induction of the workplace
• The hours of work
• Working time regulations
• A risk assessment documentation
• Health & Safety training
• New starter questionnaire
• A health questionnaire
• A document on how to resolve problems at work including the grievance & disciplinary policy
• A document on farm policies and procedures
• A description of the work to be performed
Testimonials
Sam Gardner - Student
‘ I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to work at Stocks Farm over the summer.
The challenge of communicating across language barriers over long hours was a good experience for the future.’
Cain Williams - Student
‘Working at Stocks Farm was a pleasant and fulfilling experience, made better by the superb staff who are always willing to help and make you feel part of the team.’
REPORTING TO: Farm Partner
POSITION: Seasonal Work: 6-8 weeks
HOURS: 07:30 – 16:30 5-6 days per week, Occasional overtime required. weather dependent
SALARY: National Living Wage. Holiday pay will be paid at the end of the contract.
EXPERIENCE: No experience necessary. Full training will be offered.
RURAL LOCATION: Pickers must have their own, or reliable transport to site. There is NO overnight accommodation available for the 2024 season.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: You will be employed by RMO, RCO and AM Capper, Stocks Farm. You will be paid via BACS, and you will be run through our payroll system, which is reported to HMRC. We will need your NI number to process you on our system.
About Us
We harvest enough hops to brew 46 million pints of beer each year. We are in beautiful countryside with rolling hills and gorgeous views in the middle of the village of Suckley, Worcestershire and our nearest towns are Bromyard and Malvern.
Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and if you like beer, there are a couple of local pubs, and a working brewery, located here on the farm. We work hard throughout the year to grow and supply the very best hops in the industry, maintaining a strong partnership with our retailers and breweries is high on our agenda.
We are Red Tractor farm assured and compliance with audits is all part of our daily life.
What the Role Involves:
Hop picking comprises of two teams – the field team, and the shed team.
The field team work outdoors on the trailer – one team member is required to work at height, cutting the bines. The other team members pulling and laying them in the trailer.
The shed team unload the bines at the front of the machine and pull bines and secure them onto the track.
The back team pick sticks and debris from the hops as they travel through the machine.
Duration of Work
The picking season is late August – October.
Shift Patterns
As in most farming roles we are in the hands of Mother Nature so generally shifts will be 07:30 – 16:30, five or six days out of seven. There needs to be flexibility with times so please let us know in advance if you have any concerns.
Fitness
Due to the nature of the work we ask that everyone accepting the role are reliable, hardworking and physically fit and happy to carry out the tasks list. If you have any questions or want to discuss this in more details, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Breaks
There is a total of one-hour break time each day. This is 15 minutes in the morning and afternoon with a 30-minute lunch break. There are portable toilets and hand washing facilities in the hop yard and facilities available next to the picking shed.
Uniform
For the harvest we do not provide any uniform, so we ask that you wear sensible footwear and clothing. Mornings can be cool, so we recommend layers. You will be issued with ear defenders, eye protection and gloves if needed. These remain property of the farm.
Time off
We would rather you do not book holidays during working for us. Any days off need to be discussed before you are offered the role. If you do have any dates between August and October, please discuss with Felicity Beaumont so we can see if we can accommodate your absence.
Induction Session
A two hour session will be held approximately one week before your start date. Inductions will be held for staff to have training on their role and complete all necessary paperwork. This is a great way to get an insight into what is required of the role. The session will be approximately 2 hours long.
Workers Welfare
A prospective employee will need to have one of the following:
• A passport or national identity card
• EU/EEA/Swiss citizens: Share code (supplied by gov.uk) to confirm settled or pre-settled status.
All employees will receive the following:
• Particulars of employment
• Wage slips
• Full ‘on the job’ training
• An induction of the workplace
• The hours of work
• Working time regulations
• A risk assessment documentation
• Health & Safety training
• New starter questionnaire
• A health questionnaire
• A document on how to resolve problems at work including the grievance & disciplinary policy
• A document on farm policies and procedures
• A description of the work to be performed
Testimonials
Sam Gardner - Student
‘ I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to work at Stocks Farm over the summer.
The challenge of communicating across language barriers over long hours was a good experience for the future.’
Cain Williams - Student
‘Working at Stocks Farm was a pleasant and fulfilling experience, made better by the superb staff who are always willing to help and make you feel part of the team.’