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Spray Operator in Chichester, West Sussex
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Chichester, West SussexSalary
£31000 - £34000 per annumContract
PermanentOur client is looking for a Spray Operator to join their team in the Chichester area. Working within a Fresh Produce environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of the day-to-day spray operations. Ensuring that tasks are completed at the optimum timing and to a high standard. Adhering to all health and safety requirements of the role and taking responsibility for pre-use checks and maintenance on any machinery and/or equipment used.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
* Ensuring that all work carried out is completed with the full awareness of you and your colleague's health and safety.
* Ensuring that Risk Assessments are adhered to when necessary.
* Ensuring that accurate entries are maintained for spraying records and pre-use checks.
* Ensuring that all documents required for audits are kept up to date on a day-to-day basis.
* Ensuring that the chemical stores are kept tidy and secured when not in use.
* Ensuring spray operations are undertaken in line with relevant COSHH assessments.
* Calibrate spraying equipment to ensure that the correct rate is being applied to the crop.
* Prepare spray equipment for annual NSTS testing.
* Carry out general maintenance on spray equipment where necessary.
* Collect CPD points to maintain NRoSO registration.
* Maintain the spray filling area, ensuring that it is in a clean and tidy state and compliant with all environmental regulations.
* Disposal of pesticide containers in compliance with environmental regulations.
* Maintain Muddyboots GLGM records.
* Responsible for pre-use checks and maintenance of spray equipment and machinery being used.
* Ensure that all equipment is appropriately washed out between sprays and cleaned thoroughly at the end of each day.
Ideally, you will have:
* Basic knowledge of pesticides and their use (together with integrated crop management techniques) and focus on increasing knowledge through appropriate training.
* Experience in a similar role.
* Previous experience spraying.
* A recognised qualification (PA1, PA6, etc.) and tractor driving experience, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
* Have a basic knowledge of pesticides and their use (together with integrated crop management techniques) and focus on increasing knowledge through appropriate training.
Please note that a clean UK/EU Driving Licence is required for the role.
Our client is willing to pay up to £34,000 per annum and 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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