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Sprayer Operator

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Ramsgate

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading agricultural firm based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sprayer Operator. This role involves applying crop protection products and fertilizers while maintaining high standards of quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in crop spraying and relevant certifications. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, you will be part of a team focused on delivering fresh food responsibly. This is a full-time position with a variable hour schedule based on farm needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime available

Qualifications

Experience in crop protection spraying.
Ability to use Farm Recording software.
Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

Accurate application of crop protection products.
Maintain application records on farm recording system.
Ensure compliance with chemical storage.

Skills

Crop protection spraying experience

Farm Recording software usage

Attention to detail

Good communicator

Education

PA1, PA2, PA4S, PA6 certifications

NRoSO registered

Sprayer Operator

Vacancy Ref : 54071 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.

The 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 our talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.

The 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