Join Our Packhouse Team
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | AB30 1JX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Castleton Fruit Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Packers 2025 |
Summary
We’re currently recruiting motivated individuals to work in our packhouse. Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time or flexible hours, we’d love to hear from you!
About Castleton Fruit
Castleton Fruit is a thriving soft fruit farm in the heart of beautiful Aberdeenshire, supplying premium berries to the UK’s top retailers. From our fields to our modern packhouse, we ensure the freshest fruit reaches shelves across the country — fast and perfectly packed.
Location: Castleton Farm, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, AB30 1JX
️ Seasonal: Now until October
Available for at least 8 weeks | 5 days/week | Weekend availability required
• ⚠️ Important: Please note that holidays cannot be accommodated during this seasonal work period.
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What We Offer:
✔️ Pay rate £12.21, overtime £18.32
✔️ Flexible shift patterns – great for balancing life and work
✔️ Temporary seasonal contract until October
✔️ Opportunities to progress: Quality Controller, Line Leader, Dispatcher
✔️ Full training provided – no experience needed
✔️ Supportive, multicultural team environment
✔️ On-site parking & casual dress code
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✅ Who We’re Looking For:
• Enthusiastic, reliable team players
• Great attention to detail and communication
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Aged 16+ with right to work in the UK (e.g. BRP, pre-settled/settled status, UK passport)
• Able to commit to minimum 8 weeks
• Available to work 5 days/week, including weekends
• Own transport required due to rural location
• ⚠️ Please note: accommodation is not provided
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Key Skills & Behaviours:
️ Operational focus – keep things moving smoothly
Practical thinking – organised and results-driven
Attention to detail – fruit quality matters
Communication – teamwork makes the pack flow!
About Castleton Fruit
Castleton Fruit is a thriving soft fruit farm in the heart of beautiful Aberdeenshire, supplying premium berries to the UK’s top retailers. From our fields to our modern packhouse, we ensure the freshest fruit reaches shelves across the country — fast and perfectly packed.
Location: Castleton Farm, Fordoun, Laurencekirk, AB30 1JX
️ Seasonal: Now until October
Available for at least 8 weeks | 5 days/week | Weekend availability required
• ⚠️ Important: Please note that holidays cannot be accommodated during this seasonal work period.
________________________________________
What We Offer:
✔️ Pay rate £12.21, overtime £18.32
✔️ Flexible shift patterns – great for balancing life and work
✔️ Temporary seasonal contract until October
✔️ Opportunities to progress: Quality Controller, Line Leader, Dispatcher
✔️ Full training provided – no experience needed
✔️ Supportive, multicultural team environment
✔️ On-site parking & casual dress code
________________________________________
✅ Who We’re Looking For:
• Enthusiastic, reliable team players
• Great attention to detail and communication
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role
• Aged 16+ with right to work in the UK (e.g. BRP, pre-settled/settled status, UK passport)
• Able to commit to minimum 8 weeks
• Available to work 5 days/week, including weekends
• Own transport required due to rural location
• ⚠️ Please note: accommodation is not provided
________________________________________
Key Skills & Behaviours:
️ Operational focus – keep things moving smoothly
Practical thinking – organised and results-driven
Attention to detail – fruit quality matters
Communication – teamwork makes the pack flow!