A fruit farm is looking to recruit temporary staff as it seeks to meet increased demand from supermarkets during the coronavirus outbreak.

As shoppers rush to stock up following government advice to stay home, Winterwood Farms in Maidstone, has urged those facing potential loss of work during the crisis to get in touch about full and part-time roles.

The fruit producer - which packs produce destined for UK supermarkets at its base in East Sutton - used a post on its Facebook page to appeal for those looking for work to get in touch.

It reads: “With the government looking to close bars, pubs and restaurants, we are willing to offer part time/full time temporary positions to those who are in need and need to cover their bills.

“We supply supermarkets and so with the sudden rush of people going shopping we are very busy. The role will be packing soft fruit.”

Winterwood produces a wide range of fruit on farms in the United Kingdom, France, Poland and South Africa, with more than 2,000 hectares combined across its sites.

Those interested in applying for any of the temporary positions can submit their details online here.

The firm says that it has strict procedures in place to help protect staff from the spread of Covid-19, with temperatures being checked and self-isolation being imposed on workers displaying any symptoms of the virus.

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