Farm / Orcharding Craftsperson - Herefordshire

We have some exciting new opportunities within our Orcharding Team at our farms in Hereford . As a Craftsperson, you will be an integral part of our farm team and will be able to get involved in all aspects of cider apple production, producing some of our brilliant brands. This includes:

• Keeping yourself and your team members safe
• Mechanical and hand-pruning during the winter months
• Spraying and fertiliser applications
• Harvesting of fruit in a safe, efficient manner, ensuring productivity & quality goals are met
• General maintenance work on our machinery
• Maintain a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate any issues to direct supervisors and Farm Management
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, As part of the team, along with your salary you'll also receive;
• An annual bonus
• Double matched pension (up to 10%)
• A meal allowance whilst on shift
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
• Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.
  
  Some agricultural experience is preferred, however, what we really want are positive behaviours - so if you are keen to learn, reliable and hard-working, and happy to work with a variety of people as well as spending time on your own then this is the role for you!
While it is not essential the following are highly desirable:
• Any agricultural experience
• Basic maintenance skills
• Gardening or landscaping
• Experience driving a tractor
• Experience using a variety of commercial farming equipment.
  
  Making HEINEKEN Herefordshire as the Global Home of Cider is a challenge we all play a part in. Our historic Herefordshire heartland is home to the world's largest Cider production site, our cider mill at Ledbury, and more than 5,000 acres of orchards. We also partner with local growers as we use 20% of all apples grown in the UK to make our celebrated cider brands. From Strongbow and Bulmers to Old Mout and Inchs, a spirit of innovation inspires our craft., Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN's purpose of "brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world". We believe that people as diverse as our brews - including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style - enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.
If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we're more than happy to review our processes - please feel free to get in touch with us as recruitment@heineken.co.uk. Who We Are: We're the world's most international brewer and the name behind a host of brilliant beers and ciders, from Birra Moretti, to Strongbow, to Cruzcampo and many more. It's a fantastic time to join us. We're leading the way in low and no alcohol innovation, pioneering new technologies to meet our ambitious environmental goals and investing in our pubs to keep them at the centre of their communities. When you join us, we'll back you to reach your full potential. You'll enjoy unique development opportunities, unforgettable experiences and a reward package that goes far beyond the salary you receive. If you want to hear more about life at HEINEKEN from our colleagues, head over to LinkedIn and check out the hashtag #LifeatHEINEKENUK.

Salary: £25,100 starting salary Shift Pattern: Days only - Monday to Friday (including a 12:45 finish on Fridays!)