Vitacress Herbs, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 00:00
Job title: Growing Operative
Salary range: £24,750
Hours: 39
Contract type: Permanent
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment?
At Vitacress Herbs, we are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Growing Operative to join our team. Reporting to the Growing Leader, 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.
In this role your key responsibilities would be:
1. To ensure that all practices and procedures carried out on the nursery comply with all legislation.
2. To carry out the duties that maximize quality and quantity of the crops.
3. To carry out all operational tasks safely, accurately, and consistently.
4. To undertake training in the sowing of seeds.
5. To space crops accurately to the standards instructed by the management team.
6. To undertake training to monitor and report any signs of pest, disease, and disorders on the crops.
7. To plug up young plants in pots as needed.
8. To operate machinery safely and accurately and report any equipment and structural faults.
9. To undertake training in applying biological control agents as directed by the management team in a uniform, accurate, and timely method.
10. To participate in the movement of benches around the system, from sowing through to packing.
11. To participate in communication activities through formal and informal channels on safety matters.
12. To take responsibility for ensuring that plant and equipment is maintained and fit for purpose.
13. To maintain the highest level of workmanship, ensuring good plant health and quality.
Our Ideal Candidate:
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 for success in this role.
This role is being offered on a permanent full-time basis working 39 hours per week from our Vitacress Herbs site in Runcton, Chichester.
We are offering a starting salary of £24,750 plus our benefits package, which includes an incentive bonus, pension scheme, and further benefits.
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 josh.plaister@vitacress.com in our talent team to learn more and become a key player in our team at Vitacress Herbs.
About Vitacress Herbs: 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 glass houses, we take immense pride in our work ensuring our consumers have a fresh, quality product to enhance their home cooking or garden environment. We are committed to the best possible standards and empower our employees to do the same. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.
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