Herb Crop Grower: Horticulture Operative (Full-Time)

Myvitacress; Chichester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitacress is seeking a Horticulture Operative to help nurture herb crops at our Runcton site near Chichester. You will work as part of a friendly team to plant, maintain and monitor crops through to harvest, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Typical hours are early mornings, five days a week, with a focus on efficient cultivation and adherence to health and safety procedures. Training and development opportunities are provided within a market-leading fresh produce business.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture, crop production, glasshouse or nursery operations.
• Good understanding of plant husbandry and crop care.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sowing, planting, spacing and maintaining herb crops.
• Monitor crop health and identify pests, disease and quality issues.
• Support irrigation, crop care and growing programmes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, quality and food safety.
• Operate equipment and machinery safely.
• Accurately record crop and production information.
• Support continuous improvement activities.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Horticulture

Crop production

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive

Independent work

Tools

FLT Licence

Pest & disease PA1/PA6

Job description

Vitacress is seeking a Horticulture Operative to help nurture herb crops at our Runcton site near Chichester. You will work as part of a friendly team to plant, maintain and monitor crops through to harvest, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Typical hours are early mornings, five days a week, with a focus on efficient cultivation and adherence to health and safety procedures. Training and development opportunities are provided within a market-leading fresh produce business.