Assistant Grower

MorePeople; Hereford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentoring from experienced growers

Clear progression opportunities

Exposure to modern growing systems

Job summary

MorePeople in Herefordshire is seeking a motivated horticulture candidate to join a forward-thinking soft fruit team. You will learn from experienced growers, gain exposure to modern growing systems, and develop technical skills in a commercial environment.

You will support Growing Managers across crop production, monitor irrigation and plant health, manage PRIVA, and contribute to pest management and planting programmes as you grow into greater responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A horticulture, agriculture or related qualification.
• Ideally, you’ll have commercial growing experience.
• A genuine interest in crop production and commercial horticulture.
• PA1 and PA6 are desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring irrigation, EC, pH, drain and drip water performance.
• Using and managing PRIVA.
• Crop walking and monitoring plant health.
• Implementing pest and disease management programmes.
• Assisting with biological controls and crop protection.
• Supporting in and overseeing planting programmes.
• Monitoring crop quality and environmental conditions.
• Maintaining growing records and supporting traceability requirements.

Skills

Irrigation management

Crop monitoring

PRIVA system

Pest & disease management

Teamwork

Education

Horticulture/agriculture qualification

Tools

PRIVA software

Job description

Herefordshire

Ready to play your part in feeding the nation?

Want to develop your career and learn from experienced growers and develop your technical skills in a commercial environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking soft fruit business where development is genuinely part of the culture.

Whether you've recently studied horticulture or already have some commercial growing experience, you'll be joining a team that will support your progression and help you develop your career.

What's on offer?

• Structured training and mentoring from experienced growers
• Opportunity for internal and external training.
• Exposure to modern growing systems and technology, including Priva
• Clear progression opportunities within a successful business
• The chance to work with a highly experienced growing team
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What's the job?

You'll support the Growing Managers across all aspects of crop production, learning how a large-scale commercial growing operation works while developing your own technical knowledge and responsibility.

Day to day, you'll be:

• Monitoring irrigation, EC, pH, drain and drip water performance
• Using and managing PRIVA
• Crop walking and monitoring plant health
• Implementing pest and disease management programmes
• Assisting with biological controls and crop protection
• Supporting in and overseeing planting programmes
• Monitoring crop quality and environmental conditions
• Maintaining growing records and supporting traceability requirements

Working closely with colleagues across growing, production and planning teams and as you develop, you'll take on greater responsibility for decision-making, crop performance and planning activities.

What do I need?

• A horticulture, agriculture or related qualification.
• Ideally, you’ll have commercial growing experience.
• A genuine interest in crop production and commercial horticulture
• PA1 and PA6 are desirable, but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• A practical, hands-on approach