Picking & Sorting Operatives
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | + Benefits, see job advertisement |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | Tarleton, Preston |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NW Recruitment Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | NW-JH53 |
Summary
WE’RE HIRING – Picking & Sorting Operatives!
Location: Tarleton, PR4
Job Type: Full-Time, 33 hours per week
3 DAY WORKING WEEK, 3 x 11 hour consecutive shifts!
Commences mid-August, ends mid-November 2025
Pay: £13.00 per hour, weekly pay (BREAKS ARE PAID!)
*** Applicants who are interested in this role must be committed to working the entire season. Season runs: Mid-August – mid-November 2025 ***
We are recruiting Picking & Sorting Operatives on behalf of a well-established business near Tarleton. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced agricultural environment. The role involves working in a covered, industrial setting across multiple work areas. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work in a team-focused environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Key responsibilities:
• ✅ Sorting raw produce to remove defective or unsuitable items.
• ✅ Operating grading machinery and maintaining quality standards.
• ✅ Removing soil, debris, stones, and foreign materials from produce.
• ✅ Monitoring product quality before the next grading stage.
• ✅ Assisting with general cleaning and maintenance.
• ✅ Following all health and safety regulations.
• ✅ Rotating between work areas for a varied workload.
Requirements:
• ✔ Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently in a repetitive role.
• ✔ Comfortable working in an agricultural setting (PPE provided).
• ✔ Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• ✔ Physically capable of standing for extended periods of time and performing repetitive tasks.
• ✔ Flexible with working hours, including Saturdays if required.
• ✔ Own transport is highly desirable due to the location and shift times.
This role is accessible via a bus route from Preston (outside Preston train station only) for a 7am start – please check public transport availability to Tarleton prior to applying.
Working hours:
Two shift patterns available (✅ Sundays off each week)
• Monday to Wednesday: 7am – 6pm (3 x 11-hour shifts) - 4 roles available
• Thursday to Saturday: 7am – 6pm (3 x 11-hour shifts) - 3 roles available
The shifts above will not be rotational shift patterns - once assigned a shift this will be set for the duration of the contract. **In September there will a requirement to work on Sundays but it will only be for 4 weeks as this is the busiest trading period**
What’s on offer:
• 1 hour 25 minutes total breaks per day
• Breaks include: Mid-morning: 20 minutes (paid), Lunch: 30 minutes (unpaid), Mid-afternoon: 20 minutes (paid), 5pm: 15 minutes (paid)
• Weekly pay with overtime opportunities during busier weeks.
• Seasonal opportunity, approaching Christmas 2025.
• Supportive team environment.
• On-site canteen area(s) and parking available.
Questions? Contact Jamie at NW Recruitment today on:
• ☎️ Tel: 01254 786810
• Mobile / WhatsApp: 07742 071733
• Email: j.henderson@nw-recruit.co.uk
Location: Tarleton, PR4
Job Type: Full-Time, 33 hours per week
3 DAY WORKING WEEK, 3 x 11 hour consecutive shifts!
Commences mid-August, ends mid-November 2025
Pay: £13.00 per hour, weekly pay (BREAKS ARE PAID!)
*** Applicants who are interested in this role must be committed to working the entire season. Season runs: Mid-August – mid-November 2025 ***
We are recruiting Picking & Sorting Operatives on behalf of a well-established business near Tarleton. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced agricultural environment. The role involves working in a covered, industrial setting across multiple work areas. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work in a team-focused environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Key responsibilities:
• ✅ Sorting raw produce to remove defective or unsuitable items.
• ✅ Operating grading machinery and maintaining quality standards.
• ✅ Removing soil, debris, stones, and foreign materials from produce.
• ✅ Monitoring product quality before the next grading stage.
• ✅ Assisting with general cleaning and maintenance.
• ✅ Following all health and safety regulations.
• ✅ Rotating between work areas for a varied workload.
Requirements:
• ✔ Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently in a repetitive role.
• ✔ Comfortable working in an agricultural setting (PPE provided).
• ✔ Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• ✔ Physically capable of standing for extended periods of time and performing repetitive tasks.
• ✔ Flexible with working hours, including Saturdays if required.
• ✔ Own transport is highly desirable due to the location and shift times.
This role is accessible via a bus route from Preston (outside Preston train station only) for a 7am start – please check public transport availability to Tarleton prior to applying.
Working hours:
Two shift patterns available (✅ Sundays off each week)
• Monday to Wednesday: 7am – 6pm (3 x 11-hour shifts) - 4 roles available
• Thursday to Saturday: 7am – 6pm (3 x 11-hour shifts) - 3 roles available
The shifts above will not be rotational shift patterns - once assigned a shift this will be set for the duration of the contract. **In September there will a requirement to work on Sundays but it will only be for 4 weeks as this is the busiest trading period**
What’s on offer:
• 1 hour 25 minutes total breaks per day
• Breaks include: Mid-morning: 20 minutes (paid), Lunch: 30 minutes (unpaid), Mid-afternoon: 20 minutes (paid), 5pm: 15 minutes (paid)
• Weekly pay with overtime opportunities during busier weeks.
• Seasonal opportunity, approaching Christmas 2025.
• Supportive team environment.
• On-site canteen area(s) and parking available.
Questions? Contact Jamie at NW Recruitment today on:
• ☎️ Tel: 01254 786810
• Mobile / WhatsApp: 07742 071733
• Email: j.henderson@nw-recruit.co.uk