Agriculture Jobs in Kent

We are currently working on behalf of client who is seeking a Multi-skilled Landscaper for various locations throughout Kent!

By multi – skill we mean that we are seeking candidates that have both hard landscaping and soft landscaping experience.

You duties will be varied from project to project and will include:
Basic brick work, turfing and planting, fencing and decking, Block paving and other duties as required on site.

Current project locations include Ashford, Sandwich, Ramsgate, Canterbury and Tonbridge therefore your own transport is essential. You may on occasions be required to use you own vehicle to carry...

Are you a skilled Head chef, seeking a role that doesn’t involve working nights… then look no further. This is a key production management role within our clients team, Initially in charge of around 15 people, it is anticipated that the team will continue to grow quickly.Responsibilities will cover goods in, cooking (mostly using brat pans) and a small packing operation.This is the senior role on site and has great potential to develop as the business grows.

Normal working hours are 45 hours per week on five days per week between Monday – Saturday with a rest day during the week.

Working relationships
* Maintaining relationships...

Agricultural Dealer Sales Manager - East Anglia, East Midlands & South East UK
Ref: 15475B
Location East Midlands/ East and East Anglia/ London / South East

THE ROLE:

This Agricultural Dealer Sales Manager position, working for a market leading manufacturer, will involve selling a range of heavy agricultural machinery and farm capital equipment and machinery, to the dealer network, whilst also supporting the dealers on farm throughout the sales territory of the whole of the South East, East Midlands and East Anglia sales territory, and will require that your sales, new business and account management capabilities are first...

Test Engineer - R&D Projects

Salary & Location: £25,000-£30,000 + package
Basingstoke, Andover, Winchester, Newbury, Hants

Role Description: Working alongside the R&D team, the project test engineer will generate design verification test plans and perform the tests to then provide relevant feedback to guide the design process/. Other duties will include maintenance of test procedures, design of test equipment, provide regular reports.

Required Experience: The project test engineer will ideally be qualified to HND level in mechanical, physics or materials with experience of designing, building...

Our Client is looking for a Gardener for a 2 month contract, to work in and around the Bromley area.

The correct candidate will have the following:

* Gardening experience
* CRB dated within the last 6 months
* Full clean driving license.

If you feel you are suitable and for fill all of the above requirement please apply today. Alternatively contact Office Angels Bromley on 020 8464 5225.
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Our client is one of the UK's largest fresh food importers/marketing organisations with an enviable reputation within their sector. They have asked us to find a Finance Director for the largest division within the UK business, which itself is multi-national and multi-site and has a turnover of over £200 mill.

The role is based from the Divisional Head Office in the South East and is a commercially focussed role which involves overseeing all the financial aspects of the Division (a number of different business units) as well as significant involvement in the overall day to day running of the Division.

You will oversee and manage...

Company Overview
Our client, a leading utilities company based in the South East provides vital, round-the-clock services and are responsible for a wide range of high-profile engineering projects.

There are a diverse set of roles within the organisation, ranging from engineering, scientific opportunities through to contact centre and regulation, finance and IT.

On offer is a welcoming work environment and extensive benefits, as well as opportunities for career progression within the business.

Role Details

To maintain the land bank for the recycling of sewage sludge, to all company legislation and health and...

Based within the M25, our client is an established but growing fresh produce grower with a long family history. They are looking for an upcoming account executive to join their commercial team.

The role:-

Working alongside the senior commercial team to action plans and help drive the business forward
Recognising and capitalising on sales opportunities in order to maximise growth
Working with the customer to ensure targets are met The candidate:-

A couple of years experience in a commercial role dealing with retailer and/or foodservice accounts
Will ideally have good knowledge of fresh produce or come from an...

My client is looking for a number of experienced Quality Controllers.

You ideally have previous experience within fruit/agricultural industry.

You will be responsible for ensuring quality standards are met and that compliance is followed.

You will be joining a rapidly expanding and successful business who currently supply to all major supermarkets.

Due to shift start & finish times you MUST have your own transport. 

You will be contacted within 48 hours of applying if successful.

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Our client requires a creative product developer to join their busy team based in the Home Counties
The role will be to project manage all NPD critical paths, run weekly NPD meetings, work on creative concept development of new products and to manage sample requests from customer

The candidate

Ideally studied a food related science
Development experience (chilled product would be an advantage but not essential)
Be passionate about food
Have good organisational and presentation skills ...

My client is looking for call centre agents to work within their collections team. You will ideally have previous experience of working within a call centre type environment. You will also thrive in working in a competitive and target driven team. You will be working on a dialler system and with a headset -please note that this role is 100% telephone based.

You must be able to work shifts between the hours of 8am and 7pm and also prepared to working one in four Saturdays (9am to 1pm).

You will possess an excellent telephone manner and be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
You must have good IT skills and be willing...

My client based in rural Canterbury is looking for experienced Line Leaders and QC's to work in a busy packhouse environment.

You will be responsible for co ordinating and training of staff working on a production line.

This is a very demanding role and their are strict deadlines which you will need to meet.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential, along with a good level of English.

Due to location own transport is necessary.

Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian or Polish language knowledge would be an advantage.

You will be required to work 5 days out of 7.

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Fruit Packers Required

My client based near Canterbury is looking for packers to work in their busy packhouse.

Previous experience is not essential but would be an advantage.

Need to be highly motivated and fast learner.

Shift times are 6:00am to 2:00pm or 2:30pm to 10:30pm Monday to Sunday.

Own transport desirable due to location, need to be flexible because shift times may vary due to busy environment.

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Our client is on of the best known fresh produce companies in the UK and have enjoyed sugnificant success supplying the major UK retailers over recent years. They have a great reputation in the industry and are working hard to enhance that even further.

They are now looking to bring in additional resource to the packhouse team and need a QA to join them in July 2012. You must have experience in the UK in a fresh produce packhouse already, be able to communicate in English to a reasonable standard and have the determination to succeed in the role. You must have a strong personality, good attention to detail and a passion for doing the job...

Our client is one of the leading companies in their specific sector of fruit in the UK and have a wide portfolio of customers who all demand the highest standard of care when it comes to the product.

You must have at least three years experience in a similar role, have good attention to detail, be driven to succeed and be able to manage a small team. You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills, the ability to motivate others and show an appropriate level of 'steel' and determination, particularly where change is needed.

ONLY FRESH PRODUCE EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. ...

Our client is a well known and respected fruit business in the UK and overseas and has an great reputation for delivering on it's promises. They have built very strong relationships with their growers, suppliers and customers and strive to improve the team in order to achieve better results.

They are looking for an experienced fruit or fresh produce Technical Manager who will help to bring further improvement, help to build on existing successes and ensure the future looks good with all stakeholders. You will be an excellent communicator and team manager, be able to motivate people to reach and exceed their objectives and targets. You...

Based in Kent, the company is an established and passionate fresh produce supplier supplying a number of Retailers and Foodservice customers. The role:- Managing one of their major retailer accounts, Working closely with the buyers to ensure adequate stock to complete fluctuating orders, Analysing sales and promotional trends to ensure sales are maximised at all times

The candidate:-
· Fresh produce experience is preferred but they would be open to Fresh Food as well
· Must have good communication skills in order to keep the customer and company fully informed
· Good commercial acumen with a drive to succeed
· Will ideally...

Our client is a well known leader in the foodservice industry, based on the South East Coast. They are looking to recruit an experienced buyer, from either a retail, foodservice or wholesale background

The candidate will be required:

To support the development of and implement the supplier strategy for the business unit
To negotiate best value deals with suppliers
To ensure 100% availability of products
To develop effective business relationships with identified key supplies.
To manage the procurement process for the relevant categories Key skills required

Previous purchasing experience either in retail...