Harvest Operative Jobs in Farningham, Kent at Watts Farms

Job Overview

Harvest Operative jobs in Farningham, Kent are open at Watts Farms for dependable people who are ready to join the farm team from March 2026. This is a fixed-term role for up to 8 months, based in the Kent countryside.

This job is suitable for people who enjoy practical outdoor work and can keep up with a busy farm environment. Pay is rewarded based on output, so the role requires focus, good stamina, and a strong work attitude.

Job Responsibilities

As a Harvest Operative, you will help with daily crop work across the farm. Your duties will include:

• Manually planting crops
• Harvesting fresh produce
• Maintaining crops through hand weeding
• Working in fields and poly tunnels
• Handling crops carefully
• Using cutting appliances safely and correctly
• Meeting the required pick rate speed
• Following farm rules, safety standards, and work instructions

Candidate Requirements

To do well in this role, you should be physically fit, reliable, and ready to work outdoors. You should also be able to use your hands in a careful and coordinated way when handling crops and tools.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Previous harvesting experience or a basic understanding of harvesting work
• A dependable and self-motivated attitude
• Ability to work outside in different weather conditions
• Good hand skills and dexterity
• Physical stamina for active farm work
• Respect for rules, regulations, and safety procedures
• Flexibility to work 6 days per week when required

Working Hours

This role requires flexibility across the week.

• 5+ days per week
• Working hours are between 6:00am and 6:00pm
• Applicants must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will include:

• An interview
• A work sample

Pre-employment checks will also include a Drug & Alcohol test.

About Watts Farms

Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run business. The company grows fresh produce, which is picked and packed on site. Its head office is based in Farningham, Kent.

Watts Farms has production sites in Kent and Essex. Over the years, the company has developed its growing techniques and crop varieties to provide customers with fresh produce that offers strong quality and flavour.

The business takes pride in quality, service, and food standards. It is also committed to giving customers a first-class service.

Watts Farms meets the requirements of the BRC standard for Food Safety.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Watts Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.