Agriculture jobs in Europe
Field, greenhouse and harvest work across the European growing season, with contracts and travel arranged around each crop.
- Planned around peak season
- Eight European destinations
- Contracts prepared for you
Roles we recruit for in Agriculture
The roles below are the ones employer briefs in this sector ask for most. Name the ones you have done on your CV.
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Fruit and vegetable picker
Harvesting to grade and quantity targets during the picking window.
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Greenhouse operative
Planting, pruning, training and picking under cover.
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Packhouse operative
Sorting, grading and packing produce for dispatch.
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Field worker
Planting, weeding, irrigation and general field maintenance.
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Tractor and machinery operator
Field machinery where a valid licence is held.
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Livestock worker
Feeding, husbandry and shed work on livestock units.
What to know about Agriculture work
How the sector hires, what it checks, and what the work is actually like.
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Timed to the harvest
Agriculture hires around peak season, so briefs are built backwards from the planting or picking window.
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Documents before the window opens
Seasonal work moves quickly, so paperwork is prepared ahead of the start date rather than during it.
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Physical, outdoor work
Early starts, long days and weather-dependent conditions are normal across the sector.
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Instructions on the unit
Day-to-day instruction is usually in one language, and a basic working level helps from the first day.
Questions about Agriculture work
Do I need previous farm experience?
Many harvest and packhouse roles are open to candidates without sector experience. State any you do have, since it widens the briefs you can be matched to.
How long do seasonal contracts run?
It depends on the crop and the brief. Contract length is set out in writing before you travel.
Is accommodation part of the placement?
Arrangements vary by employer and destination, and are set out before you accept a placement.
Which crops and countries are involved?
Briefs come from growers across the eight destinations, and the crop varies with the season and the country.
Looking for work in Europe?
Send your CV once — it is considered for roles across every sector and destination we recruit for.