Vitacress Herbs, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Tuesday 31 December 2024 at 01:00
Job title: Growing Operative
Location: Runcton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1LJ
Salary range: £24,750
Hours: 39
Contract type: Permanent.
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? Looking for a new challenge within the sector as part of your next career move?
At Vitacress Herbs, we are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Growing Operative to join our team. Reporting to the Growing Manager, you will be responsible for producing and maintaining healthy plants and harvesting crops. You will also maintain a high standard of personal and site hygiene.
You will have the opportunity to ensure that all practices and procedures carried out on the nursery comply with legislation, as well as undertake training in the sowing of seeds.
In this role, your key responsibilities would be:
* To carry out the duties that maximise quality and quantity of the crops.
* To carry out all operational tasks safely, accurately, and consistently.
* To space crops accurately according to the standards instructed by the management team.
* To undertake training to monitor and report any signs of pest, disease, and disorders on the crops.
* To plug up young plants in pots as needed.
* To operate machinery safely and accurately, reporting any equipment and structural faults.
* To undertake training in applying biological control agents as directed by the management team in a uniform, accurate, and timely manner.
* To participate in the movement of benches around the system, from sowing through to packing.
* To participate in communication activities on safety matters to ensure a free flow of ideas.
* To take responsibility for ensuring that plant and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.
* To maintain the highest level of workmanship, ensuring good plant health and quality.
To be our ideal candidate for this position, you will have the ability to work well within a team and a keen eye for detail. The ability to work with a wide range of people and adapt to change is essential to be successful in this role.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for procurement and a drive to excel, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at TA@vitacress.com for more information.
Vitacress Herbs, based just outside historic Chichester, West Sussex, is a primary supplier of herb and horticulture products in the UK. With our 23-acre site covered in specialist glasshouses, we take immense pride in our work ensuring our consumers have a fresh, quality product to enhance their home cooking or garden environment. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standards, 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 herbs 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.
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