Sprayer Operator / Irrigation Supervisor

Farmers Weekly; Stanford Dingley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticulture organization in the UK is looking for a skilled crop protection operator to oversee irrigation and management of crops using advanced farming techniques. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to manage a small team, with training provided as needed. Benefits include subsidized accommodation and a competitive salary. Candidates must have relevant experience in horticulture and hold a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Subsidised mobile home accommodation

Attractive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in spray operation and irrigation management.
• Understanding of GPS and precision farming systems.
• Ability to manage and train a small team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all crop protection applications across the site.
• Oversee irrigation of crops using drip and overhead systems.
• Ensure timely application of fertilizers and pesticides.

Skills

Spray operation

Irrigation management

GPS and precision farming systems

Attention to detail

Team management

Flexibility

Job description

Herbfresh LLP are 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.

Benefits

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

Qualifications & Experience

• What sectors do you have experience working in? required
• Academic & Education
• Animal Health & Nutrition
• Arable & Agronomy
• Crop Science & Nutrition
• Dairy
• Engineering
• Environment & Ecology
• Equestrian
• Farm Work & Management
• Food & Fresh Produce
• Genetics & Breeding
• Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland
• Financial & Accountancy
• Services
• Livestock
• Machinery
• Poultry
• Property, Land & Estates Management
• Sales & Marketing
• Software & Precision Technology
• Technical Trading & Purchasing
• Where are you currently based? required
• Are you eligible to work in the UK? required
• Do you have a full UK driving licence? required