Agriculture - Watercress Farm Supervisor
Vitacress Salads St Mary Bourne, Lower Link Farm, Lower Link, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Thursday 4 June 2026 at 00:00
Watercress Farm Supervisor
Timings:6:00am - 2:30pm during summer season, 7:00am - 3.30pm during winter season
Location: Vitacress Salads | St. Mary Bourne with some travel when required to our Farms
Salary: £30,591 to £37,389, plus company pension, incentive scheme and other benefits
About the role
Are you passionate about sustainable farming and protecting the natural environment while producing high-quality, fresh crops? Do you want to lead ateam in awatercress farm where caring for water quality, biodiversity, and responsible growing practicesareat the heart of everything you dohereat Vitacress Salads?If you’re passionate about agriculture and ready to step into a leadership role within a growing business,then this might be just the role for you.
In this role you'll…
* Supervise the growing, harvesting, and daily operations of our watercress farms
* Lead and supportthefour farm team, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment
* Carry out and oversee core farming activities such as planting, fertilising, harvesting, bed cleaning, levelling, rolling, and general crop husbandry
* Ensure farm records are accurately maintained, including harvest, fertiliser, and maintenance logs
* Support the implementation of new production methods to improve efficiency and output
* Maintain farm assets, buildings, and growing areas to a high standardensuring they aretidy, efficient, and weed-free
* Monitor water quality and manage the growing cycle to meet strict environmental and compliance standards
* Ensure all Health & Safety and environmental policies arefollowed at all times
* Work across multiple sites where required, supporting wider operations
You can do this if you…
* Haveprevious demonstrable experience in crop growing and farm operations (we will train and develop you in all the specifics of watercress)
* Should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions as the role requires a good level of physical stamina due to the nature of farmworkand
* Hold a full UK driving licence (essential)tractor driving experience (advantageous)
* Have good knowledge of crop husbandry and farm practices
* Are confident with record-keeping andthe use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Bring excellent communication skills, are flexible, proactive, and keen to learn and developand enjoy working as part of a team
You’ll do this for us…
* Deliver high-quality watercress crops in line with Vitacress standards
* Help drive efficiency and continuous improvement across farm operations
* Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, including EA discharge standards
* Maintain a safe, productive, and well‑organised farm environment
* Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence
Vitacress Salads St Mary Bourne, Lower Link Farm, Lower Link, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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