Seasonal Labourer

Reed Talent Solutions are working with United Utilities on the search for a Seasonal Labourer .

United Utilities is the UK's largest listed water company and manages the regulated water and wastewater systems in the Northwest of England. They are committed to providing high-quality water and sewage services to over seven million people and businesses in the region.

Job Purpose

The Seasonal Labourer contributes to important agricultural operations across various regions. This role involves physical work in outdoor settings, delivering and managing agricultural products under varying weather conditions.

This is a field-based role involving regular travel, outdoor working and significant walking across agricultural land.

Key Details:

• Contract Length: 5 months (potential perm opportunity thereafter)
• Location: Oldham WwTW (OL9)
• Salary: £15.09 per hour (overtime available at 1.5x or 2x)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 5:00-15:00, Friday 5:00-13:00 (OT available)

Key Responsibilities

• Travel with a team to farmers' fields across the region, including parts of North Wales, Lincolnshire, and Shropshire, to deliver and manage "sewage cake" stockpiles.
• Assist in the wrapping and securing of stockpiles, moving heavy loads, and performing general labour tasks as required.
• Engage in field management and other operational activities as necessary.
• Work closely with Agriculture Advisors and liaise with farming customers for access and coordination.
• Adhere strictly to Health and Safety regulations and comply with internal company policies.
• Maintain competencies required by the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS) and other relevant regulations.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Must possess a valid driving licence also for manual vehicle.
• Ability to read maps and orientation skills within agriculture setting.
• Physically fit with the ability to work and walk long distance.
• A good knowledge on computers is required typically, including but not limited to, familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel and other UU corporate systems (eg: OMS, BioCom, SharePoint etc.)
• Strong planning, controlling, and organising skills.Capable of working both independently and as part of a team in agricultural and rural environments.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and practical experience in an agricultural setting is crucial.

Desirable Knowledge & Experience

• A basic understanding of UK agriculture and Biosolids recycling process would be desirable.

Benefits:

• Working for a well-established and nationally recognized company
• Named as One of the Best Places to Work in 2020 by Glassdoor

Apply now and send your CV, we will be in touch!