Baby Leaf Production Operative (Night Shift)
📍 Location: Sandwich, Kent
🕕 Hours: 18:00 - 05:00, 5 days per week ~ max 48 hours per week
📄 Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
💷 Yearly Salary: £28,700
About the Role:
Are you someone who enjoys working with plants, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and likes a calm, focused night shift? We're looking for a Baby Leaf Production Operative to join our dedicated team in Sandwich, caring for our baby lettuce crops in a high-tech growing environment.
You'll be the person who ensures our plants are thriving through the night - monitoring systems, keeping everything clean and running efficiently, and helping to grow beautiful, healthy leaves ready for harvest.
What You'll Do:
🌿 Monitor growing systems and respond promptly to alarms or alerts.
💧 Clean and maintain filters twice per night to keep systems running smoothly.
🌱 Accurately mix and prepare fertilisers and nutrients, twice nightly.
💻 Use simple computer systems to record data and monitor crop performance.
✨ Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards at all times.
🔄 Communicate effectively with the day team for smooth handovers.
What We're Looking For:
A keen interest in gardening, horticulture, or food production.
Experience in a food production or agricultural environment (preferred but not essential).
Comfortable using computers and monitoring software.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently at night.
Great attention to detail and pride in your work.What We Offer:
🌙 Peaceful night shifts in a clean, modern, and sustainable growing environment.
🌱 Full training and ongoing support provided.
🥬 Opportunity to move into a permanent role and grow your skills with us.
💼 Be part of an innovative, eco-friendly food production team right here in Sandwich