Harvest worker/Picker
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Performance bonus may be awarded based on fruit being harvested in accordance with the company’s quality standards and picking guidelines |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | ME15 0QY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | J. L. Baxter and son |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We are a family-run farm business with over 70 years of experience growing fruit and grapes, primarily as contract growers. We produce high-quality apples, pears, plums, apricots, cherries,grapes and quinces.
We farm approximately 100 hectares in total, most of which is dedicated to tree fruit.
The Role
The work is seasonal and varied, depending on the time of year, and includes duties across both fruit orchards and vineyards.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join us during the harvest period from August to October, helping with the picking of plums, apples, pears, and grapes.
Requirements:
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
Ability to carry out physical outdoor work
Willingness to work as part of a team
Previous agricultural experience is helpful but not essential (training provided)
We farm approximately 100 hectares in total, most of which is dedicated to tree fruit.
The Role
The work is seasonal and varied, depending on the time of year, and includes duties across both fruit orchards and vineyards.
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join us during the harvest period from August to October, helping with the picking of plums, apples, pears, and grapes.
Requirements:
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
Ability to carry out physical outdoor work
Willingness to work as part of a team
Previous agricultural experience is helpful but not essential (training provided)