Potato Graders required x 7

Potato Graders needed x 7 candidates needed:

Based in the Norfolk area; initially starting Thetford and Watton areas and then moving later in the season to Syderstone.

Seasonal Role - July to End of November

Working Hours - 6 days per week with 7am starts.

Pay Rate £12.21 per hour plus £1 an hour more overtime rate.

Berry recruitment is currently seeking Potato Graders to work as a team and to support the upcoming harvest season. This is a hands on role - manual handling is required and is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and team management skills.

Main responsibilities:

• Grading potatoes on a potato grading machine (this will be relocated around Norfolk around 3 times during the season - will start Thetford, then Watton and potentially Syderstone) NOTE THIS GRADER IS STATIONARY AND NOT ON THE BACK OF A TRACTOR SO NO CONCERNS RE MOTION SICKNESS.
• Working as a team of grading staff; ensuring a continual workflow and ensuring that the break times are shared to keep the lines going.
• Ensure standards are met within the grading and that no foreign objects get though during the grading process.

Requirements:

• Must be available July to November (end) including working Saturday and/or Sunday (working 6 days a week)
• Usual start times 7am - flexibility around work days will be needed.
• Own transport advantageous due to varying locations across Norfolk- some lift shares may be available at a cost of £6 per day paid to the driver.
• Must wear relevant PPE - Safety boots and a hi vis, gloves will be provided by the farm

If you are reliable, proactive and ready for a very busy and rewarding harvest season, I would love to hear from you - please call Charlie Parker on 07710-304818 or email me on

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.