PRESENTING V V WORKERS LIMITED:PRESENTING V V WORKERS LIMITED:

Already an experienced labour-supplier in the UK

Registered with the UK’s Gangmasters Licensing Authority – Licence Number V V WO0001

Now providing hard-working EU nationals from rural communities for a range of labour-users

WHY LABOUR-USERS CHOOSE US:WHY LABOUR-USERS CHOOSE US:

We are a company that is already experienced in providing workers in the UK

We hold a licence from the UK’s Gangmasters Licensing Authority We are still quite new to agriculture, so we’re determined to earn a

good reputation We come with good references from existing UK labour-users with

whom you may speak We have a large pool of suitable labour – people who have been born

and bred within agricultural communities in Bulgaria (part of the EU) Because of that background, our workforce can – and will – hit the

ground running! We think that we work even harder than the Poles! Our rates are very competitive We try to offer 100% flexibility We provide an agency supply or employment service to suit your needs

WHY WORKERS CHOOSE US:WHY WORKERS CHOOSE US:

Without good workers our business would not succeed. That is why we:Without good workers our business would not succeed. That is why we:

Are committed to giving all of our candidates the highest quality Are committed to giving all of our candidates the highest quality

serviceservice

Will do everything we can to place workers in the right job and the Will do everything we can to place workers in the right job and the right farmright farm

Work hard to ensure a good matchWork hard to ensure a good match

Are only satisfied when both the worker and labour-user are happyAre only satisfied when both the worker and labour-user are happy

Clearly state salaries and benefits, and pay workers promptlyClearly state salaries and benefits, and pay workers promptly

Never commit workers without consulting themNever commit workers without consulting them

Ensure that workers are protected, insured, Ensure that workers are protected, insured, trained for any new work, and generally trained for any new work, and generally treated properly by labour-userstreated properly by labour-users

The SERVICES WE PROVIDE:The SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

V V Workers offers jobs, careers and places in the agricultural V V Workers offers jobs, careers and places in the agricultural communitycommunity

Within the agricultural sector there are many different jobs. Each of Within the agricultural sector there are many different jobs. Each of those jobs has its own specific purpose and responsibilitiesthose jobs has its own specific purpose and responsibilities

Yet the overall purpose of agriculture is to grow plants and raise animals Yet the overall purpose of agriculture is to grow plants and raise animals – in order to make profit– in order to make profit

Some jobs might involve heavy work – perhaps preparing and fertilizing Some jobs might involve heavy work – perhaps preparing and fertilizing soil in order to grow cropssoil in order to grow crops

Other jobs might be much lighter – and could involve growing flowers or Other jobs might be much lighter – and could involve growing flowers or sorting produce into categories for consumerssorting produce into categories for consumers

There is usually a supervisor who manages both workers and processes, There is usually a supervisor who manages both workers and processes, making decisions and giving instructions that must be followedmaking decisions and giving instructions that must be followed

Our structured and easy-to-follow job descriptions explain what has to Our structured and easy-to-follow job descriptions explain what has to be done – and how to do itbe done – and how to do it

Our agreements are clear. So labour-users always Our agreements are clear. So labour-users always

know what to expect from our workers. And workers know what to expect from our workers. And workers

know what they must deliverknow what they must deliver

DUTIES for LIVESTOCK WORKERS:DUTIES for LIVESTOCK WORKERS:

Workers who are responsible for livestock (also known as ‘animal husbandry’) Workers who are responsible for livestock (also known as ‘animal husbandry’) may look after common animals such as cattle, sheep, chickens, deer and may look after common animals such as cattle, sheep, chickens, deer and pigspigs

But, increasingly, those animals may be more exotic. So they could include But, increasingly, those animals may be more exotic. So they could include buffalo, ostrich, lamas and wild boar – or more!buffalo, ostrich, lamas and wild boar – or more!

Workers will be responsible for providing food and drink for such animalsWorkers will be responsible for providing food and drink for such animals Workers must ensure that the environments in which the animals live are Workers must ensure that the environments in which the animals live are

clean and safe clean and safe Workers must usually weigh and treat the animalsWorkers must usually weigh and treat the animals Workers must monitor livestock for sickness or injury – Workers must monitor livestock for sickness or injury –

and report any worries immediatelyand report any worries immediately Workers must ensure that the farm products are fit to take to the marketWorkers must ensure that the farm products are fit to take to the market Workers must observe responsibilities to their own safety and that of other Workers must observe responsibilities to their own safety and that of other

people around them – on the farm and, if relevant, on the roadspeople around them – on the farm and, if relevant, on the roads

The ABILITIES REQUIRED:The ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Agricultural workers typically perform manual labour. So an education Agricultural workers typically perform manual labour. So an education and experience are not usually required. But the key abilities that and experience are not usually required. But the key abilities that workers need are: workers need are:

A determination to start early, on time, and to work long hours when A determination to start early, on time, and to work long hours when conditions allow. This especially important during planting and conditions allow. This especially important during planting and harvesting timesharvesting times

Physical strength and endurancePhysical strength and endurance The capacity to work hardThe capacity to work hard Good manual dexterityGood manual dexterity The ability to follow safety procedures – even when tiredThe ability to follow safety procedures – even when tired An interest in the work and an enthusiasm for it!An interest in the work and an enthusiasm for it! A sense of responsibility!A sense of responsibility!

RISKS in DAILY LIFE:RISKS in DAILY LIFE: The life of an agricultural worker is often long and hard. Workers must be The life of an agricultural worker is often long and hard. Workers must be

medically fit – and healthy – to workmedically fit – and healthy – to work Workers must be trained and/or have experience in using any equipment, Workers must be trained and/or have experience in using any equipment,

especially if it is heavy or potentially dangerousespecially if it is heavy or potentially dangerous Workers who are unsure about how to use equipment Workers who are unsure about how to use equipment

must say so – and ask for instructions before they touch it!must say so – and ask for instructions before they touch it! Care must be taken when working around other Care must be taken when working around other

people (other workers and members of the public)people (other workers and members of the public) Care must be taken when working near all animals, especially since some Care must be taken when working near all animals, especially since some

animals can be dangerousanimals can be dangerous Workers must understand and protect themselves against risks from pesticides Workers must understand and protect themselves against risks from pesticides

and other chemical agents – as well as noxious risks such as slurry (animal and other chemical agents – as well as noxious risks such as slurry (animal waste)waste)

Workers must be aware of common dangers on farms – e.g. fires and grain Workers must be aware of common dangers on farms – e.g. fires and grain storesstores

Workers must also limit risks to the environment – especially water suppliesWorkers must also limit risks to the environment – especially water supplies Workers should always know about any hazards in their working environment Workers should always know about any hazards in their working environment

before they start to workbefore they start to work

PAYMENTS:PAYMENTS:

The average pay for agricultural workers varies greatlyThe average pay for agricultural workers varies greatly Farm labourers usually earn around £ 6 an hourFarm labourers usually earn around £ 6 an hour Animal breeders can earn up to £ 9 an hourAnimal breeders can earn up to £ 9 an hour Your pay will be at least the legal minimum wage in the UK for the Your pay will be at least the legal minimum wage in the UK for the

work (this can vary according to age)work (this can vary according to age) Deductions will only be those which, by law, have to be made (for Deductions will only be those which, by law, have to be made (for

tax etc)tax etc) Workers are always given a pay-slip which itemizes everything. Workers are always given a pay-slip which itemizes everything.

This is a legal documentThis is a legal document Farm work usually has few other benefits Farm work usually has few other benefits Some labour-users supply seasonal workers with accommodation Some labour-users supply seasonal workers with accommodation

and foodand food Our workers are paid promptly Our workers are paid promptly

CONTACT US:CONTACT US:By telephone: By telephone:

Vanya (speaking Bulgarian and English) on 07825 086 950Vanya (speaking Bulgarian and English) on 07825 086 950 John (speaking only English) on 07702 124 413John (speaking only English) on 07702 124 413

By email: By email:

vanya@vvworkers.co.uk John@vvworkers.co.uk info@vvworkers.co.uk

By post: By post:

Mrs Vanya Mrs Vanya Vasileva, MD, V V Workers Limited, 143 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5NJ