Seasonal Farm Workers – Soft Fruit Production
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | AB30 1JX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Castleton Fruit Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 01 |
Summary
Castleton Fruit is a highly successful soft fruit farm based in Aberdeenshire, supplying premium produce to the UK retail market throughout the season. We operate as a year-round business, offering work opportunities in every month of the year, including the winter period.
Type of Work
Duties may include a wide range of soft fruit and general farm tasks, such as:
• Pruning, planting, and picking soft fruit
• Tunnel construction and maintenance
• Crop husbandry tasks (cutting fruit, cleaning plants, lacing, clipping)
• Moving plants and carrying picking bags
• Irrigation work
• Picking daffodils
• General farm and outdoor work
Most roles are paid on a target-based system, giving you the opportunity to earn more by working efficiently.
Targets are explained before each task begins and may vary depending on crop yield, quality, quantity, and weather conditions. Targets are fair and achievable, with most workers meeting or exceeding the contracted hourly pay rate.
Working Conditions
• Work may be carried out outdoors, in polytunnels, or in glasshouses
• You should be prepared to work in hot, cold, wet, or windy weather
• Some tasks involve bending, lifting, and repetitive physical work
• Good hand–eye coordination, dexterity, and physical stamina are required
• You will work as part of a multi-national team
• Occasional work in the packhouse may be required, but this is not guaranteed
• Work patterns may require early starts (from 4:00 am) or late finishes, depending on operational needs
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant will:
• Be hardworking, reliable, and motivated
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be physically fit and capable of manual work
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Be available to work for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Have previous experience in farm, agricultural, or soft fruit work (required)
• Be able to provide work recommendations or references (required)
• Have their own transport and be able to travel independently to the farm
• Be flexible to start work as early as 4:00 am and to work late shifts when required
Additional Requirements
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
Type of Work
Duties may include a wide range of soft fruit and general farm tasks, such as:
• Pruning, planting, and picking soft fruit
• Tunnel construction and maintenance
• Crop husbandry tasks (cutting fruit, cleaning plants, lacing, clipping)
• Moving plants and carrying picking bags
• Irrigation work
• Picking daffodils
• General farm and outdoor work
Most roles are paid on a target-based system, giving you the opportunity to earn more by working efficiently.
Targets are explained before each task begins and may vary depending on crop yield, quality, quantity, and weather conditions. Targets are fair and achievable, with most workers meeting or exceeding the contracted hourly pay rate.
Working Conditions
• Work may be carried out outdoors, in polytunnels, or in glasshouses
• You should be prepared to work in hot, cold, wet, or windy weather
• Some tasks involve bending, lifting, and repetitive physical work
• Good hand–eye coordination, dexterity, and physical stamina are required
• You will work as part of a multi-national team
• Occasional work in the packhouse may be required, but this is not guaranteed
• Work patterns may require early starts (from 4:00 am) or late finishes, depending on operational needs
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant will:
• Be hardworking, reliable, and motivated
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be physically fit and capable of manual work
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Be available to work for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Have previous experience in farm, agricultural, or soft fruit work (required)
• Be able to provide work recommendations or references (required)
• Have their own transport and be able to travel independently to the farm
• Be flexible to start work as early as 4:00 am and to work late shifts when required
Additional Requirements
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK