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Picking and Packing Jobs

Each year more than 1,400 pairs of hands are involved in the picking and packing of our fruit at our farms across Kent.

Apply direct for positions picking strawberries, cherries, apples, apricots, plums and pears.

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Work, Play, Live

Joining the picking team at Mansfields comes with many benefits, including comfortable accommodation, regular activities including football and social events.

Whether you’re local or joining us from another country such as Bulgaria or Romania, you’ll feel at home as part of a dedicated and hard-working team all focussed on the same goal of delivering quality produce.

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A family business

Mansfields is a family business, and that culture extends to everyone involved in the lifecycle of our produce - from field to shop. Details of our available vacancies can be found below so you can explore the jobs available and apply direct

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More careers at Mansfields

Our team is supported by dedicated, talented individuals at our head office and other sites.

Select from our available positions to learn more and apply direct.

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Current Job Positions

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  • Line Leader

    Ideally with experience in the Fresh Produce sector who has an appreciation for the production standards and requirements within this product sector.

    The shift times are approximately 10 to 12 hrs; hence a flexible attitude is required.

    Responsibilities:

    To run the packing line as smoothly and efficiently as possible while following the Compliance and Health & Safety Rules.

    Perform prestart safety checks for the production line and ensure staff are wearing the correct PPE, provide training and guidance to the packing staff.

    Order and collect packaging from the packaging store, and ensure the QC checks all labels & packaging before starting the line.

    To prepare and set up the line efficiently, informing input (ODS), output (Chiller) staff and Machine Operator regarding priority of Jobs and keep them updated when changes are made, whilst allowing to order increased amounts of packaging if appropriate.

    Ensure the fruit is the correct variety, grower and job number.

    To ensure QC’s check all packaging samples (Polybags and Flow wrap) are correct, before use in production.

    To complete all paperwork in a timely manner, regular checks with Production Planning and Packhouse Manager.

    Skills/Capabilities and Experience Required:

    Essential; Food Safety Awareness, exceptional communication skills, good level of English and interpersonal skills, team player, attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

    Desirable; Previous experience working within a similar role within the fruit industry.

    We are offering:
    Bespoke Internal Training Provision, including external training and certification.
    Induction program supported by our HR, Training and H&S Departments.
    Attractive pay rates according to experience.
    The opportunity to work overtime, paid at a higher rate.
    Experienced and dynamic team.
    PPE is provided.
    Permanent, full-time.

    Applications by email only please to

    careers@mansfields.net

    Telephone 01227 731441 extension: 309

    Thank you

  • Online QC (Production)

    Ideally with experience in the Fresh Produce sector who has an appreciation for the production standards and requirements within this product sector.

    The shift times are approximately 10 to 12 hrs; hence a flexible attitude is required.

    Responsibilities:

    As a member of the quality team responsible for the quality of products packed at Mansfield’s ensuring food safety, fruit quality, pack presentation and label/packaging information meet customer’s specifications as well as legal requirements and reporting any issues to QC Manager.

    Implementing quality control procedures in accordance with our quality management system, completing the associated documentation correctly and legibly and filed appropriately.

    Undertaking inspections and checks at specific standards to ensure that the fruit and product meets customer and legislative requirements and traceability procedures.

    Highlighting and communicating any quality trends or product non-conformance to the QC Manager immediately.

    Ensure Compliance data and Quality control processes are maintained to BRC/Customer standard and if required assist to internal / external audits.

    Skills/Capabilities and Experience Required:

    Essential; Food Safety Awareness, exceptional communication skills, good level of English and interpersonal skills, team player, attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

    Desirable; Previous experience working within a similar role within the fruit industry HACCP awareness.

    We are offering: Bespoke Internal Training Provision, including external training and certification. Induction program supported by our HR, Training and H&S Departments.

    Attractive pay rates according to experience

    The opportunity to work overtime, paid at a higher rate

    Experienced and dynamic team

    PPE is provided

    Permanent, full-time

    Applications by email only please to

    careers@mansfields.net

    Telephone 01227 731441 extension: 309

    Thank you

  • Intake/Shelf life QC

    Ideally with experience in the Fresh Produce sector who has an appreciation for the production standards and requirements within this product sector.

    The shift times are approximately 10 to 12 hrs; hence a flexible attitude is required.

    Responsibilities:

    To ensure incoming raw material and Shelf Life samples are assessed in concordance with the Specification and in a timely manner.

    Following Intake and Shelf Life procedures as per the quality management system and completing the associated documentation genuinely and legibly, filed appropriately.

    Ensuring incoming raw material and returns are inspected within customer specifications before used for production and finished product

    Skills/Capabilities and Experience Required:
    Essential; Food Safety Awareness, exceptional communication skills, good level of English and interpersonal skills, team player, attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
    Desirable; Previous experience working within a similar role within the fruit industry
    HACCP awareness.
    We are offering:
    Bespoke Internal Training Provision, including external training and certification.
    Induction program supported by our HR, Training and H&S Departments.
    Attractive pay rates according to experience.
    The opportunity to work overtime, paid at a higher rate.
    Experienced and dynamic team.
    PPE is provided.
    Permanent, full-time.

    Applications by email only please to

    careers@mansfields.net

    Telephone 01227 731441 extension: 309

    Thank you

  • Out-Loading QC (Despatch)

    Ideally with experience in the Fresh Produce sector who has an appreciation for the production standards and requirements within this product sector.

    The shift times are approximately 10 to 12 hrs; hence a flexible attitude is required.

    Responsibilities:

    To ensure incoming raw material and Shelf Life samples are assessed in concordance with the Specification and in a timely manner.

    Following Intake and Shelf Life procedures as per the quality management system and completing the associated documentation genuinely and legibly, filed appropriately.

    Ensuring incoming raw material and returns are inspected within customer specifications before used for production and finished product

    Skills/Capabilities and Experience Required:
    Essential; Food Safety Awareness, exceptional communication skills, good level of English and interpersonal skills, team player, attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
    Desirable; Previous experience working within a similar role within the fruit industry
    HACCP awareness.
    We are offering:
    Bespoke Internal Training Provision, including external training and certification.
    Induction program supported by our HR, Training and H&S Departments.
    Attractive pay rates according to experience.
    The opportunity to work overtime, paid at a higher rate.
    Experienced and dynamic team.
    PPE is provided.
    Permanent, full-time.

    Applications by email only please to

    careers@mansfields.net

    Telephone 01227 731441 extension: 309

    Thank you