Farm Cultivation Operative

Vitacress Limited; Pewsey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK salad supplier is seeking a Cultivation Operative for their farming team in Pewsey. This role entails preparing land for sowing salad and herb crops while ensuring machinery maintenance. Key responsibilities include soil preparation, tackling general farm duties, and adhering to Health & Safety standards. Candidates need to be physically fit and have a valid driving licence with experience in tractor operations. This hands-on position requires teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude, with seasonal flexibility expected.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence required.
• Competent tractor driver with experience in cultivation operations.
• Physically fit for manual tasks.
• Good spoken English for Health & Safety communication.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out soil preparation for sowing, including subsoiling.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on cultivation equipment.
• Support general farm duties during quieter periods.
• Operate tractors safely on public roads.
• Adhere to Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Tractor driving

Soil preparation

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Vitacress Salads Mullens Farm, Manningford, Pewsey, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 15 January 2026 at 01:00

Cultivation Operative

Reporting to: Farm Manager and Farm Foreman

Company: Vitacress Salads Ltd

Hourly Rate: £13.13 per hour

Hours: 40

The Role

We are looking for a Cultivation Operative to join our UK Leaf Farming team. This role is essential in preparing land for sowing salad and herb crops, ensuring high standards of cultivation and machinery maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out soil preparation for sowing, including subsoiling and bedforming operations.
• Perform proactive maintenance and necessary repairs on tractors and cultivation equipment. Report any issues promptly to your line manager.
• Support general farm duties during quieter periods, including crop mowing, strimming, and netting.
• Operate large tractors on public roads safely and competently.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety and operating procedures, maintaining a safe working environment.

Working Conditions

• Farm-based role, working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically demanding tasks requiring attention to detail with machinery.
• Seasonal and weather-dependent work requiring flexibility and willingness to work long hours when necessary.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills:

• Valid driving licence (including tractor driving).
• Competent tractor driver with experience in cultivation operations.
• Physically fit and able to undertake manual tasks.
• Good level of spoken English for Health & Safety communication.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing priorities.

Personal Attributes:

• Hardworking and motivated.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Safety-conscious and proactive.

Interested?

Apply now to join a team that values hard work, safety, and collaboration.

Vitacress Salads , based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. With our own salad leaf farms, we take immense pride in delivering a field to fork operation. We grow, wash, pack and distribute salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We take pleasure in ensuring the best possible standard 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 salads that are grown on site; to the investment in facilities and the growth of the business; to growing and nurturing out talented employees, growing is truly at the heart of what we do. Join us and become a trusted partner in our business.

Vitacress Salads Mullens Farm, Manningford, Pewsey, Wiltshire, United Kingdom