Sprayer Operator

Vitacress Limited; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading salad and watercress supplier located in Ramsgate is seeking a Sprayer Operator to oversee spraying operations of crops. The ideal candidate will have relevant PA certificates and experience in crop protection. The role requires maintaining records, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting farm operations. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainable farming practices and innovation.

Qualifications

• Skilled in crop protection spraying.
• Committed to compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Experience with maintaining and recording accurate spraying operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee spraying operations and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and keep equipment in condition.
• Support farm team in groundwork and other growing tasks.

Skills

Crop protection spraying

Detail-oriented

Use of farm recording systems

Education

PA certificates (PA1, PA2, PA4S, PA6)

NRoSO registration

Job description

Vitacress Salads Kent Farm, Abbey Farm, Bedlam Court Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 14 November 2025 at 01:00

Sprayer Operator – Kent Farms

Location: Vitacress Kent, Ramsgate

Salary range: Competitive

Shift pattern: 5 day week based on Farm Rota, hours will be variable - longer during peak season.

Contract type: Permanent

You’ll be at the heart of growing the freshest, highest-quality salads and herbs. As our Sprayer Operator, you’ll make sure crops get exactly what they need—precise applications of fertilisers and crop protection products that keep them healthy and thriving.

You’ll take ownership of spraying operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. You’ll keep our chemical store and equipment audit-ready, clean, and in top condition. You’ll monitor stock levels, plan ahead, and make sure everything runs smoothly—even when the weather throws a challenge your way.

You can do this because you’re skilled in crop protection spraying, detail-driven, and confident using farm recording systems. You know your PA certificates (PA1, PA2, PA4S, PA6) and NRoSO registration inside out, and you’re committed to doing things right—every time.

You’ll also get involved in groundwork and other growing tasks, supporting the farm team to deliver exceptional results. You’ll bring ideas to the table, trial new technologies, and help us stay ahead in sustainable farming.

You’ll help us grow more than crops—you’ll grow standards, innovation, and success. And in return, we’ll give you the tools, training, and support to thrive in a role that really matters.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join a team that’s shaping the future of fresh food.

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 Kent Farm, Abbey Farm, Bedlam Court Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom