Sprayer Operator / Irrigation Supervisor

Herbfresh LLP; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural unit in the south of England is seeking a crop protection operator to oversee irrigation and pesticide applications. The role requires experience with tractor-mounted sprayers, GPS systems, and a flexible approach to farming. Attention to detail and timeliness are crucial. Training is available for the right candidate. Subsidised mobile home accommodation and an attractive salary are offered.

Benefits

Subsidised mobile home accommodation

Attractive salary

Responsibilities

• Manage crop protection applications across the site.
• Oversee a team responsible for irrigation systems.
• Ensure operations meet quality and timing standards.

Skills

Spray operator (tractor mounted sprayers)

Management of irrigation

GPS and precision farming systems

Attention to detail

Timeliness of operations

Flexible approach

Education

PA1 and PA2 certifications

Job description

HerbfreshLLPare a specialist field scale horticultural unit growing specialist herbs, brassicas and chillis in both open fields and protective structures across the south of England.

We are looking to recruit someone to carry out all crop protection applications across our site in Berkshire and oversee a small team responsible for the irrigation of crops on the site using drip and overhead irrigation. Attention to detail and timeliness are key qualities. Training will be available for the right applicant if required.

The Role and Your Skills

• Spray operator (tractor mounted sprayers)
• Management of irrigation, fertigation and pesticide application.
• Development and use of GPS and precision farming systems
• Ensuring continued attention to detail and timeliness of operations
• Exploring new ideas and developing the farm business
• PA1, PA2.
• Oversee the wider operations across the site
• Flexible approach with ongoing training provided

Subsidised Mobile home accommodation (choice of on and off site) and an attractive salary is available to the right person.

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