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Forklift Operator – Agriculture

Location – Perth, Perthshire (Within 30 minutes’ drive of Perth)

Rate of pay – Starting at £13.75 Per hour.

Start – September 2025

Shift – 07h00 to 19h00

Location: Within 15 minutes’ drive of Perth, Scotland

Overtime: Paid after 8 hours per day / Overtime rate £ 20.25 per hour

Start Time: 7:00 AM daily

Transport: Own transport required

We are currently looking for several experienced Forklift Operators to join a busy agricultural operation near Perth. This is a hands-on role involving the loading and unloading of potatoes in an outdoor, rural setting. It is ideal for someone reliable, hard-working, and used to working in fast-paced environments.

The role involves operating a forklift to load and unload potatoes and other related goods, working to production and loading schedules, performing basic forklift checks and maintenance, keeping the work area clean and safe, and supporting general yard duties when required.

To be considered, you must have a valid forklift licence and relevant experience. Previous work in agricultural or outdoor environments is preferred. You should be physically fit, comfortable working in all weather conditions, and must have your own transport due to the rural location. You must also be willing to work overtime when required.

The role offers a competitive rate of £13.75 per hour, with overtime available after 8 hours each day. This is a long-term opportunity in a friendly and supportive team environment.

Please be aware this is an agricultural environment, with outside and inside work in all weather conditions.

Remote recruitment for this role is available – One of our team will conduct the registration in a convenient location close to you. Contact now for more details.

Anyone interested can forward a CV for an immediate interview & starts.

Job Type: Full-time

General Operative – Potato Grading Field and Factory

Location: Within 30 minutes’ drive of Perth, Scotland

Rate of Pay: Starting at £12.50 per hour

Overtime: Paid after 8 hours per day / Overtime rate £18.75 per hour

Start: September 2025

Shift: 07h00 to 19h00

Transport: Own transport required

We are currently seeking several reliable and hard-working General Operatives to join a busy agricultural operation near Perth. This hands-on role involves grading potatoes in both field and factory settings, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

The role involves grading and sorting potatoes to quality standards, working on grading lines and in field operations, assisting with general yard and factory duties as required, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, and following production schedules to meet daily targets.

Previous experience in agricultural, factory, or manual work is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided. Applicants must be physically fit, comfortable working in varied weather conditions, able to work both indoors and outdoors, and reliable with good attention to detail. Due to the rural location, own transport is required, and candidates must be willing to work overtime when needed.

NOTE* Field roles involve working outdoors in all weather conditions.

This is a long-term opportunity in a friendly, supportive team environment, offering £12.50 per hour with overtime at £18.75 after 8 hours each day. Remote recruitment is available, and registration can be carried out at a convenient location close to you.

Apply now by sending your CV for an immediate interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

HGV Shunter Driver

Location – Wisbech

Rate of pay – From £15 Per hour

Start – ASAP

Shift – Night Shift

CDS Labour are currently looking to recruit several HGV Shunter Driver in the Wisbech area of Cambridgeshire that will be working as part of a team on site. This role will involve HGV shunting of lorries in various locations on site.

Remote recruitment for this role is available – One of our team will conduct the registration in a convenient location close to you. Contact now for more details.

Anyone interested can forward a CV for an immediate interview & starts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Seasonal Farm Worker

Location – Perth, Dundee or Arbroath

Rate of pay – 12.21 per hour (OT available)

Start – September

Shift – 07:00 – 17:00, Any 5 over 7

CDS Labour are looking for friendly, reliable, and detail-oriented Farm Workers to join our team for a busy seasonal period starting in September.

What We Offer:

£12.21/hour base pay

Overtime at time and a quarter

Supportive and welcoming team environment

Full training provided

Key Duties/ roles will include:

Picker: Manual harvesting of crops (may include rig work / hand tools.

Crop maintenance and husbandry: planting, weeding, de-leafing, pruning, bud rubbing, thinning, tying down and any aspects related to crop health.

Tunnel worker: construction / skinning of crop protection, venting and maintenance, preparing growing areas / tabletop systems / raised beds/ installing and removing growing media / dismantling.

Packhouse worker: packing and processing of crops, labelling, sorting, grading and loading.

Please be aware this is a partially outdoor role

Requirements:

High attention to detail and accuracy

Friendly, positive attitude and willingness to learn

Previous farm worker experience is a plus

Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks

Reliable and punctual

Ideally a car driver due to location and shift times

Food Production Operatives – Chocolate

Location –York, Yorkshire

Rate of pay – Starting at £12.52 Per hour.

Start – ASAP

Shift – Day shift

CDS Labour are currently looking to recruit several Food Production Operatives – Chocolate in the York area of Yorkshire that will be working as part of a team on site. This role will involve general labouring, standing on the end of a conveyor belt, packing little packages of chocolate into boxes.

Please be aware this is a food production site.

Remote recruitment for this role is available – One of our team will conduct the registration in a convenient location close to you. Contact now for more details.

Anyone interested can forward a CV for an immediate interview & starts.

Job Type: Full-time

Forklift driver

Location – Moulton, Spalding

Rate of pay – AM: £13.36 p/h / PM: £14.36

Start – ASAP

Shift – 5 DAYS OUT OF 7

Day shift: 05:30-17:30

Night shift: 17:30-05:30

Ongoing position.

CDS Labour is currently recruiting a few forklift drivers for customer based in Moulton, Spalding. The job role consists in:

-Safely operating forklifts to move materials, including loading, unloading, and stacking good.

-Assisting with inventory control by moving, locating, and stacking materials in designated storage areas.

-Performing daily safety checks on forklifts, reporting any defects, and adhering to all safety regulations.

-Transporting materials to designated locations within the facility, including loading and unloading trucks.

A valid forklift licence is needed.

Day shift and night shift available.

The pay rate for day shift is 13.36 and for night shift is£14.36 p/h.

Own transport is needed due to the location of the job.

Remote recruitment is available for this role.

Contact now for more details.

Anyone interested can forward the CV and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

Job Type: Full-time

Potato Grader

Start date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £12.12ph

Job Location: Perth, Scotland

Shift Pattern: 8-hour shifts
Job Description

CDS Labour are seeking reliable and hardworking individuals for temporary ongoing work in potato grading. This is a hands-on, active role suited to someone who is comfortable working in an agricultural or food production environment.

Why work with us?

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday entitlement
  • Transport available
  • 24/7 support

Key Duties:

  • Grading and sorting potatoes on a fast-moving conveyor belt
  • Removing stones, debris, and foreign objects from the line to ensure product quality
  • Performing regular quality checks for defects, size, and consistency
  • Assisting with the cleaning and general upkeep of the work area
  • Following all health and safety procedures at all times
  • Lifting and moving produce when required (some manual handling involved)
  • Supporting other areas of the production line as needed
  • Reporting any issues or defects to the supervisor promptly

Job Type: Full-time

HGV Class 1 Driver

Location – Spalding/Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire

Rate of pay – From £14.36 Per hour to £18.77.

Start – ASAP

Shift – Day Shift, Night Shift and Tramping Shift available

CDS Labour are currently looking to recruit several HGV Class 1 Driver in the Spalding/Sutton Bridge area of Lincolnshire that will be working as part of a team on site. This role will involve HGV driving of Fridges or Curtain sider lorries in various locations on with various shift patterns available.

Please be aware this is HGV driving role and correct licences are required.

Remote recruitment for this role is available – One of our team will conduct the registration in a convenient location close to you. Contact now for more details.

Anyone interested can forward a CV for an immediate interview & starts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.36-£18.77 per hour

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