FARM WORKER ACCOMMODATIONN
Bunkabin has been supplying on-site temporary farm worker accommodation to agricultural businesses across the UK for many years. With demand continuing to rise as farmers seek compliant alternatives to old static caravans and shared dormitories, we have developed a range of solutions that can be tailored to individual needs.
Our units provide individual living spaces with en-suite shower rooms that support the welfare of seasonal workers, migrant workers, and permanent staff, and meet the requirements of housing law. Whether your business involves dairy farming, fruit picking, horticultural work, or handling livestock, we can help you provide safe, legal accommodation directly for your worker’s employment.
With different forms of agricultural tenancy in place across the sector, the need for flexible, high-quality accommodation is growing. From short-term projects to seasonal labour, farmers and landlords must ensure staff are housed securely and comfortably.
By choosing Bunkabin, you can provide a reliable, high-standard housing solution that meets the demands of modern agriculture. Our units are designed to offer secure, comfortable living arrangements that keep your workforce safe and rested.
To speak to us about how we can provide portable accommodation for you, get in touch by filling in our online contact form or calling us on 0345 456 7899.
OUR UNITS FOR AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
We supply a full range of temporary units that allow farmers, landlords and employers to manage workforce accommodation effectively. These are robust, secure solutions that can be scaled up or down as your labour needs change through the year.
This unit is available in single, twin and triple configurations and is one of our most popular and adaptable sleepers. It has an en-suite bathroom, ample amounts of storage, a sturdy steel roof and thermostatic-controlled heating, as well as many other features designed to create a comfortable living space.
This is a new unit that is the same size as the Deluxe Sleeper, but includes a range of additional features, including extra electrical sockets, full-length LED task lighting and a state-of-the-art integral blind within the glass of the external K glass shutter window.
A self-contained kitchen and dining unit equipped with an oven, hob, fridge and furniture. This supports independence for staff and helps employers meet the welfare expectations set out under the Housing Act.
Our shower units provide clean, reliable and powerful shower facilities with comfortable changing areas, locks, heating and vanity units.
From standard blocks to deluxe options, our toilet units are practical and durable. They reduce reliance on outdated facilities and keep sites in line with UK housing standards and basic legal protections for workers.
From standard blocks to deluxe options, our toilet units are practical and durable. They reduce reliance on outdated facilities and keep sites in line with UK housing standards and basic legal protections for workers.
TENANCY CONSIDERATIONS FOR FARM WORKER ACCOMMODATION
Housing for agricultural workers has always been closely tied to their employment. In the UK, there are several types of agricultural tenancy that can apply, including assured agricultural occupancy and assured shorthold tenancy agreements. The type of tenancy can affect rent, rights to remain in the property, and the requirement to provide suitable alternative accommodation when employment ends.
Employers and landlords must also consider rules on fair rent and market rent, depending on when the tenancy started and the nature of the agreement. While static caravans and older buildings were once common practice, they often fail to meet modern housing law and legal protections under the Housing Act.
Using Bunkabin’s portable units helps employers stay compliant while avoiding disputes in court over inadequate housing. Our cabins can be linked to a worker’s tenancy agreement, making them suitable for both short-term seasonal work by fruit pickers or horticultural workers, and longer-term farm work such as dairy farming or livestock care.
By providing safe and flexible living arrangements, farmers and employers not only meet their legal obligations but also demonstrate a commitment to their workforce. This applies whether you are accommodating an individual tenant, a family member or a group of migrant workers during harvest.
OUR EXPERIENCE SUPPLYING ACCOMMODATION FOR FARM WORK
Charrington Fruit Farms, one of our regular and appreciated customers, needed our help to install temporary accommodation for seasonal workers quickly, safely and in compliance with labour accommodation requirements. This included full certification in relation to electrical safety, smoke alarms, structure and fire.
On choosing Bunkabin, Alex Charrington said: “It was simply because they had smaller, more versatile cabins - taking up less space and giving more privacy for our staff. We continually choose them for the skill of their HIAB drivers to expertly position the cabins in the same place every year.
“Bunkabin are an important extension of our harvest team. We’ve had some terrible weather over the years and you always wonder whether the cabins will cope with the elements, but they have withstood all the elements with complete ease.”
Another valued customer, Valley Produce, started working with Bunkabin after seeing an advertisement in the trade press when they needed to replace static caravans to accommodate more workers.
Of their experience, Chris Daking said: “We are really happy with the units and the cost. It makes managing our accommodation for up to 30 people a lot easier, as we can increase/decrease the number of units we hire as our requirements change through the growing season. We don’t get many problems, but when we do, they are fixed straight away.
“We think they are far more cost-effective than buying and maintaining static caravans.”
Providing on-site facilities for your workforce represents an opportunity to maximise your business’s output and productivity, while demonstrating your commitment to being a responsible and supportive employer.
HOW BUNKABIN CAN HELP
Our accommodation units offer a home away from home for farming and agricultural workers. Whether you need accommodation or welfare facilities (such as diners, toilets and shower blocks), we can supply units for a short, medium or even long-term basis, allowing you to better manage your costs, and cover seasonal work and large contracts.
As well as adhering to the relevant laws focused on providing suitable facilities for workers, you can benefit from being able to locate all your workforce, reduce travel times and increase security.
Some of the sectors in agriculture we support include:
- Turkey rearing
- Crop farming
- Forestry
- Livestock
If you’re looking for temporary accommodation and/or facilities for workers in farming or agriculture, we can help. Our units are robust, secure, warm and comfortable, providing staff with everything they need to wind down after a hard day’s work.
No project is too big for Bunkabin. We always react quickly and efficiently to provide high quality, en-suite accommodation to those who need it.
WORKING OUTDOORS SAFELY
For practical advice on how to ensure your workforce is kept safe while working outdoors, take a look at our SlideShare below.
GET IN TOUCH
If you need temporary accommodation for workers in agriculture, get in touch with us today by calling 0345 456 7899 or by filling in our online enquiry form.
