Plant Production Operator - Growth & Quality Focus

Vitacress Herbs, Pagham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Posted Monday 30 March 2026 at 00:00

Location: Runcton
Department: Growing
Contract: Full-time, 42 hours per week
Working Days: Tuesday - Saturday
Working Hours: 07:00-15:00
Salary: £26,161.20

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our Growing team as a Growing Operative (Phase 1). We welcome applications from both internal colleagues and external candidates who are passionate about plant production, quality, and contributing to a high-performing operational environment.

As a Growing Operative, you will support the production of healthy plants and high quality crops. This hands on role involves working across a range of growing tasks, ensuring excellent plant health, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting day to day operations within the nursery.

You will play an important part in maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements.

• Follow all nursery hygiene and safety procedures
• Support the production of high quality crops through daily operational tasks
• Carry out duties safely, accurately, and consistently
• Assist with sowing, spacing, weeding, and general plant maintenance
• Monitor crops and report any signs of pests, diseases, or disorders
• Input basic operational data into the IFS system
• Operate machinery safely and report any faults
• Plug plants, move benches, and support workflow from sowing through to packing
• Apply biological control agents (training provided)
• Maintain production standards in line with audit requirements
• Work collaboratively and contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment
• PPE must be worn as required
• Long periods of standing and walking
• Work in variable temperatures depending on the growing environment
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Pest and disease recognition
• Food safety knowledge
• Health & Safety awareness
• Lean manufacturing knowledge
• Positive attitude and willingness to adapt to change
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement

If you're enthusiastic about working with plants, motivated to learn, and keen to develop within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

• Internal candidates: Please discuss with your manager before applying.
• External candidates: Please submit your CV and application through the recruitment team or designated application link.

Vitacress Herbs, Pagham Road, Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom