Location: Vitacress Watercress Farms - Dorset
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Shift pattern: 5 Days a week – Days dependent on Farm requirements
Hours: 40 Hours
Contract type: Seasonal
Want to get a foot in the door of the farming world? Join us as a seasonal Farm Operative and step into a role that grows with you!
Vitacress Salads are now recruiting for a Farm Operative for our 2025 season covering our farms in Dorset. In this role you will be reporting to the Farm Manager, assisting in the growing, harvesting and maintenance operations whilst following company guidelines.
Your key responsibilities & accountabilities will include:
* Performing general farm duties as instructed by your manager, including bed cleaning & levelling, planting, fertiliser application, rolling, harvesting, chipping and general farm husbandry.
* Completing any paperwork required for the day-to-day needs of the farm, e.g., check sheets.
* Assisting in implementing new production methods to improve farm efficiency.
* Maintaining and utilising all assets efficiently and keeping production areas, buildings and surroundings tidy and weed-free.
* Observing company Health & Safety and Environment Policy requirements.
* Assisting with production on other UK sites when required.
* Ensuring that the quality of water entering and discharging from the growing beds meets agreed criteria and complies with EA discharge consents through effective maintenance of settlement facilities.
* Working as a team member and instilling a positive approach in the workplace.
You will need to make your own way to the farm and a full driving license is required for this role. Previous crop husbandry or growing experience would be extremely beneficial.
You will be working on the farm 40 hours per week across 5 days, with an attractive pay rate based on experience, and opportunities to grow your skill set with further training and qualifications.
If you have a strong desire to join our friendly team and enjoy working outside, this is the perfect opportunity for you. You can apply easily by clicking the apply now button or contacting our recruitment team at TA@Vitacress.com. We will be happy to answer any questions.
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