Sprayer Operator

Menter a Busnes; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading salad supplier in England seeks a Sprayer Operator to take charge of applying crop protection products and fertilizers on their farms. The role requires experience in spraying and the ability to maintain detailed records while working outdoors. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications including PA1, PA2, PA4S, PA6, and be NRoSO registered. Overall, this position offers a competitive salary and is an integral part of ensuring the highest quality produce.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience in crop protection spraying is essential.
• Familiarity with Farm Recording software is beneficial.
• Attention to detail is a must for this role.

Responsibilities

• Accurate application of fertiliser and crop protection products.
• Maintain and update records on the farm system.
• Ensure stock levels of chemicals and fertilisers are compliant.
• Clean and maintain spraying equipment.
• Research new application technologies.

Skills

Experience in crop protection spraying

Ability to use Farm Recording software

Eye for attention to detail

Good communicator

Education

PA1, PA2, PA4S, PA6

NRoSO registered

Job description

Sprayer Operator

Vacancy Ref: 54072 HL ADV

*** This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ***

Company

Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard and we will empower you to do the same. From the way we grow our products, to the relationships we maintain with customers, everyone knows exactly what is going on. We are authentic and grounded. At the centre of everything is a trust that you can feel every day at work. From the salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.

Job Role

You’ll be at the heart of growing the freshest, highest-quality salads and herbs. As our Sprayer Operator, you'll be responsible for the application of crop protection products and fertiliser to salad and herb crops. Outside of spraying there will be a requirement to assist in other growing functions and other tasks including maintenance of farm machinery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accurate and timely application of fertiliser and crop protection products. This may require working outside of normal hours during adverse weather conditions.
2. Maintain and update all application records on the farm recording system.
3. Ensure sufficient levels of chemical and fertiliser are in stock, and storage thereof is compliant.
4. Ensure the chemical store is clean and tidy to ensure we are always audit ready.
5. To clean and maintain all spraying and spreading equipment and ensure they are audit ready and compliant.
6. Maintain the required NRoSO points and comply with local environmental risk assessments.
7. Research and trial new application technologies.
8. Communicate any issues to the Farm Manager that may jeopardise the quality and safety of the crop.
9. Carry out groundwork and other growing tasks particularly at the start and end of season.
10. Company Compliance - ensure H&S policies and farm procedures are followed.

Working Conditions

Outdoor and workshops

Values and Behaviours

We're driven to deliver results we can be proud of through the behaviours of Rigour, Accountability and Confidence. We’re trusted, authentic and grounded through the behaviours of Listening, Honesty and Team Player. We’re focussed on always improving our offer and ourselves through the behaviours of Innovative, Proactive and Motivated.

Candidate Experience, Skills and Competencies

• Experience in crop protection spraying
• Ability to use Farm Recording software
• Eye for attention to detail
• Good communicator

Qualifications

• PA1, PA2, PA4S, PA6
• NRoSO registered

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Innovative
• Team player

Salary Package

Competitive Salary

Additional Details

• Shift Pattern: 5 day week based on Farm Rota, hours will be variable - longer during peak season.
• Hours: 40, overtime available

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join a team that’s shaping the future of fresh food.

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*As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.*