UK Potato Producer Offers Jobs During Crisis

Branston, the Lincoln-based potato supplier, is offering temporary jobs to bolster its workforce, amid the coronavirus outbreak. The company has created new roles specifically for the increased demand of potatoes, including team leaders and machine operators or drivers.

James Truscott, managing director at Branston, said: “We want to keep the nation supplied with potatoes during this time of need, which have always been a staple of the British diet. So many businesses have been impacted and many people have been laid off from their jobs so we’re hoping we might be able to help, at least in the short term.”

The company announced that temporary contracts will be offered to people with all levels of experience. Simon Telfer, HR director at Branston, said: “We also want people to register their interest in jobs at Branston even if there isn’t anything specifically suitable to their skillset. We are making daily changes to our operations and new roles are continually being created."

Many other retail operations and local businesses are also looking for help from temp workers, to keep up operations during the coronavirus crisis.