Turf Harvest Operator

Job Title

Turf Harvest Operator (Vacancy Reference: 58371 ADV AB)

Visa Eligibility

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Company

Sovereign Turf Ltd is a well established farming and horticultural business, committed to delivering the 'WOW' factor through dependable service and great turf, every time. Our values shape everything we do:

• We are ONE team
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Passionate can do attitude
• Attention to detail matters
• We all take ownership

Job Role

As Turf Harvest Operator, you will operate turf harvesting machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring high quality turf is cut, prepared, and dispatched in line with customer requirements and company standards.

Location

Sovereign Turf Ltd, Sutton Hoo Farm, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ.

Salary Package

£13.50 - £15.00 per hour depending on experience + overtime paid at time and a half.

Working Hours

Standard working week typically Sunday - Thursday.

Reporting To

Harvest Field Team Leader.

Working Conditions

• Full time position with overtime as required.
• Physical work in outdoor environments with exposure to machinery noise and weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Harvesting Operations: Operate turf harvesting machinery to cut turf accurately and prepare pallets for delivery, follow daily cutting schedules and meet customer deadlines, attention to detail required to maintain a high quality, high impact first impression to customers, when required an ability to operate forklifts, flexibility to support other farm duties.
• Equipment and Maintenance: Carry out pre operation checks and routine maintenance on machinery, report faults or breakdowns promptly to the Team Leader, ability to fix well known faults in the field.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures, use appropriate PPE and maintain safe working practices at all times.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with team members to ensure efficient workflow, assist with field changes and coordinate harvest plans as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Experience operating agricultural machinery or turf harvesting machinery (desirable).
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good, positive communicator.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Company Culture

We pride ourselves on being a supportive, collaborative, and safety focused organisation. Our culture values:

• Teamwork: Working together to achieve operational excellence.
• Integrity: Acting responsibly and ethically in all aspects of our work.
• Continuous Improvement: Embracing innovation and learning to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Respect: Treating colleagues, customers, and the environment with care and consideration.
• We all take ownership: This business needs everyone to take ownership as if it was their business and give that level of care every day.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime.
• Company pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave and bank holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Staff events throughout the year (you can bring family).
• Staff discounts on turf and landscaping products.

Career Development Opportunities

• Full training provided on turf harvesting machinery and safety procedures.
• Ongoing professional development through internal and external training programmes.

Our Commitment

We expect all employees to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the company, uphold our professional reputation, and contribute positively to our team culture.