Harrowden is a well-established, successful and respected family-owned farming business with sites across the UK. Not only are we the largest grower and distributor of turf in the UK we also run a successful arable enterprise as well as growing sedum and wildflower mat products. Practically speaking, we grow turf at our two farms located in Norfolk and Lancashire and our arable enterprise is based at the Norfolk farm. We also run a large fleet of machinery and HGV lorries including specialist turf, potato and arable equipment.
In short, at Harrowden, we are dedicated to building better outdoor spaces with our high-quality turf solutions and innovative green roofing products. Established in the heart of the UK, we have grown to become a leading provider in the landscaping industry, offering a wide range of products to suit various needs and environments. Our extensive portfolio includes premium turf products, meticulously cultivated to ensure lush, healthy lawns for residential and commercial clients. We take pride in our sustainable practices, using advanced techniques to produce turf that is not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly. Valuing our staff helps us to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. So we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion for landscaping and sustainability.
Join us and be part of a team that’s cultivating a greener, more sustainable future.
Feltwell, Norfolk
Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity for a Turf Harvester Operator / Farm Worker has become available within the largest turf grower in the UK. We are a diverse farming group and specialise in turf, potatoes, wheat and other arable crops.
We are seeking a candidate who will primarily harvest turf but is multi-skilled and able to be involved in all aspects of the farm, including the arable operations as well as turf production and maintenance.
You will be a team player, preferably with prior agricultural experience. Driving license essential. Ability to operate a forklift desirable. You will be expected to work overtime to meet business requirements. You must have your own transport for this position due to lack of public transport near to the farm sites and the requirement to be very flexible with working times and locations.
We are looking for a punctual, reliable and hard-working individual who wishes to pursue a career in the farming and agricultural industry.
You will normally be required to work at Feltwell Farm, Corkway Drove, Hockwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4JR.
Part-time, Permanent
We are one of the UK’s leading growers of wildflower and sedum mats, a business built on our 50 years’ experience in the lawn turf industry. We have a number of exciting opportunities at our Feltwell (Norfolk) farm and are looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals with a passion for working outdoors. Our small team are multi-skilled – and able to perform manual work with the same energy and enthusiasm they apply to tractor work. Whilst prior agricultural or horticultural experience is desirable, it is not essential.
Main purpose of despatch role:
Your role is to manage the despatch of our products from the field – organising the loading of lorries and paperwork associated with our logistics process. Except in peak periods this part of the role is not full time and it is expected than any spare capacity is utilised in the harvest and production teams providing manual labour skills.
· Work closely with the harvest supervisor to organise the despatch process
. Loading lorries
· Dealing with collection customers- issuing paperwork, filling out collection notes daily and completing pallet returns
· Promptly issuing the harvest team with a daily schedule and keeping them updated with any changes throughout the day
· Stock taking of sundry items
· Take responsibility for printing & scanning harvest load labels
· Data entry on relevant systems
· Ensuring drivers have relevant paperwork
· Communicate timely and effectively with other team members and hauliers.
· Carry out general field duties when required.
· Assist with harvest when necessary.
· Being aware of colleagues’ workloads and offering help and support if needed.
This role would ideally suit an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual, with very strong communication skills who also has the initiative to identify how the role can be developed. Ability to think ‘outside’ the box to solve problems as they arise and be prepared to pull up their sleeves and assist the wider team when required.
Good team player who can work effectively with a wide variety of people in different roles across the business. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise whilst still being flexible are absolutely essential. Forklift experience desirable though not essential.
A driving licence is essential for this role.
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
Your normal hours of work are 40 hours per week from Monday to Sunday with a 30-minute unpaid break each day. Any additional breaks are also unpaid. Start and finish times to be flexible to meet the demand of the business. You may be required to work additional hours, either when requested to do so by the company or for the proper performance of your duties
· Company events
· Company pension
· Employee discount
· Life insurance
· On-site parking
· Private dental insurance
· Private medical insurance
· Referral programme
You will be required to work at Feltwell Farm, Corkway Drove, Hockwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4JR.
Part-time, Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity within our Mat Products team. We are one of the UK market leaders in sedum and wildflower mat products and this area of our business has grown significantly over the last 12 months. We grow our wide range of mat products at our farm in Feltwell, Norfolk for despatch UK-wide. We are constantly developing our range and looking to diversify further. Harrowden Turf is the largest UK turf grower and is a diverse farming group, specialise in turf, mat products, potatoes, wheat and other arable crops.
We are seeking a candidates to join our team at a Supervisor level
Ability to manage people essential
Strong organisation skills and an eye for detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt and respond quickly to last-minute changes
A passion for horticulture with a desire to innovate and broaden our product offering
Prior forklift/telehandler experience desirable though not essential
Prior supervisory/management experience desirable though not essential
Please note this role is physically demanding as there is an element of manual labour involved in all stages of mat product production and harvest. We expect all our staff to be multi-skilled, team players and be able and willing to be involved in all aspects of the farm, including the arable operations.
We are looking for punctual, reliable and hard-working individuals who wish to pursue a career in the horticulture and agricultural industry.
Horticulture: 1 year (preferred)
Please note this role requires a level of overtime to meet business requirements. Driving license essential. You must have your own transport for this positions due to lack of public transport near to the farm sites and the requirement to be very flexible with working times and locations.
Your application will be given consideration and a shortlist of applicants will be called for interview. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of the closing date for applications, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Please note: Only applicants successful in progressing to the next stage will be contacted after receipt of a CV.
A Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
For all these roles your application will be given consideration and a shortlist of applicants will be called for interview.
Please send your CV to recruitment@harrowdenturf.co.uk
