Tractor Driver – Drill/Cultivation Operator
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* Hourly Rate:£14.25, plus overtime
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: 40 hours - based on farm rota over 5 days - hours will be longer in peak season.
* Location: Vitacress Kent, Ramsgate
You’ll play a vital role in growing the freshest, highest-quality salads and herbs. As our Drill/Cultivation Operator, you’ll make sure every crop starts strong—precision drilling and cultivation that sets the foundation for success.
Take charge of drilling operations, calibrating seed densities, and keeping accurate records on our farm systems. Maintain seed stock levels, keep the seed area clean and audit‑ready, and ensure all equipment is in top condition. Daily checks, machinery maintenance, and attention to detail will be second nature.
Qualifications: Experienced in tractor driving, physically fit, able to work outdoors in all conditions. Team player who understands health and safety and willing to go the extra mile during peak season. Full driving licence required; forklift certificate is a bonus.
Additional duties include groundwork and other growing tasks, supporting the farm team to deliver exceptional results.
Vitacress Salads, based in leafy St Mary Bourne, Andover, is one of the principal salad and watercress suppliers in the UK. We take pride in a field‑to‑fork operation, delivering, washing, packing, and distributing salad and watercress for retailer own brands and our own brand Steve’s Leaves. We empower our employees at every stage, fostering trust and growth. Join us and become a trusted partner.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and ManufacturingIndustry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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