Assistant Grower

MorePeople; Boston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Experienced growers team

Long-term progression

Supportive environment

Job summary

MorePeople is recruiting for an Assistant Grower to join a leading UK horticultural business. You will support a modern protected growing operation, helping optimise plant health, productivity and quality on a day-to-day basis.

In this hands-on role you’ll work with advanced climate and irrigation systems, analyse data and contribute to crop management while developing towards a Grower position in the future.

Qualifications

• Experience in protected cropping or commercial growing environments.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Comfort with using technology and data to support decisions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of commercial protected crops.
• Monitor crop health, irrigation and nutrition management.
• Assist with yield forecasting and crop registration.
• Conduct pest and disease assessments and report findings.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the operation to deliver plans.

Skills

Protected cropping

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decisions

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Horticultural qualification

Relevant industry experience

Tools

Priva

Excel

Production reporting systems

Job description

Looking to develop your growing career with one of the UK's most advanced horticultural businesses?

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative fresh produce business that is investing heavily in technology, sustainability and the future of UK food production.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Grower to join a modern protected growing operation and play a key role in supporting crop performance, plant health and production quality.

Working closely with an experienced growing team, you'll gain exposure to climate control, irrigation management, crop monitoring, pest and disease management, and data-driven growing techniques. This role offers an excellent pathway for someone looking to progress into a Grower position in the future.

Why Apply?

• Develop your career within a highly technical growing environment.
• Work alongside experienced growers and agronomy professionals.
• Gain hands-on experience with modern climate and irrigation systems.
• Be part of a business investing heavily in technology and innovation.
• Take on real responsibility and develop your decision-making skills.
• Clear progression opportunities towards a Grower role.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

The Opportunity

As Assistant Grower, you'll support the growing team in the day-to-day management of commercial protected crops, helping to optimise plant health, productivity and quality.

You'll assist with crop monitoring, irrigation and nutrition management, yield forecasting, crop registration and pest and disease assessments while working closely with colleagues across the operation.

This is a varied and hands-on role that combines practical growing responsibilities with data analysis and technical decision-making. You'll play an important role in ensuring growing plans are delivered effectively while continually developing your own skills and knowledge.

No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced growing technology while learning from experienced industry professionals.

About You

We're looking for someone with a passion for horticulture and a genuine desire to build a long-term career in commercial growing.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience within protected cropping, nursery production or a commercial growing environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Good attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Confidence using technology and data to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Ambition to progress into a Grower position over time.

Desirable Qualifications

• PA1, PA6 and PA9 certifications.
• Forklift Truck Licence.
• Horticultural qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Experience with climate control and irrigation systems such as Priva.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and production reporting systems.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Structured career development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge protected growing technology.
• The opportunity to work with experienced growers and industry specialists.
• Long‑term progression within an expanding horticultural business.
• A supportive environment where development and learning are encouraged.