Concerned with the growing / keeping of crops and livestock, the agricultural industry is mainly responsible for food production in the UK. The sector covers many different areas of work such as forestry, farm labour, agronomy, machinery and horticulture. Specialist local agricultural recruitment agencies are experts at sourcing London candidates for the permanent, part time and seasonal vacancies of their clients.
The rural areas in Bromley, Havering and Hillingdon offer the best locations to enter the field, whilst the wider South East region may be a more viable option for a candidate.
There is no definitive route into the sector. Entering into clerical or seasonal picking roles perhaps offers the best path into the industry although graduate schemes are available at some of the city’s largest employers. Most of the country’s largest universities provide an agricultural degree where candidates will learn skills such as animal rearing, how to utilise land and food production.
London agricultural recruitment agencies understand the staffing challenges faced by the local industry and are experienced at supplying clients with suitable professionals across all sub-sectors. Due to the nature of the industry, much of the work is considered seasonal and an agency will be adept at placing staff in these vacancies, as well as permanent, part time and contract jobs.