Crop Protection Operative Runcton | Full-time, 07:00–15:00 | £29,110.80Department: Agronomy Are you passionate about plants and want to play a key role in keeping our herbs healthy, vibrant, and pest‑free?Join our Crop Protection team at Vitacress Herbs, where you’ll help us grow the highest‑quality fresh herbs for the UK market. What you’ll be doing As a Crop Protection Operative, you’ll make a real impact every day by: Safely applying biological controls and pesticides Spotting early signs of pests and diseases Supporting the design of pest & disease control strategies Helping plan spray application programmes Keeping accurate, up‑to‑date records Providing support across the wider crop production team when needed Your work will directly help keep our crops healthy and ensure we meet production goals. What you’ll bring Essential: Experience working in protected plant production systems PA1, PA2 & PA6 pesticide application qualifications Good level of English and Maths Excellent observation skills Strong communication skills Positive, caring attitude Ability to adapt to change A team‑focused approach Willingness to undertake training Desirable: Knowledge of pest & disease recognition Awareness of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles Ability to work confidently with a wide range of people Why join us? At Vitacress Herbs, you’ll work with a supportive team, receive ongoing training, and play a key part in maintaining the health of our crops. If you take pride in your work and enjoy hands‑on, meaningful tasks in a growing environment, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today! If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.