Assistant Grower

Morepeople 01780; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in horticulture is seeking an Assistant Grower to support the Growing Manager in crop production across 14 hectares. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial horticulture, knowledge of pest management, and a passion for delivering high-quality produce. Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement, where you can develop your skills further.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial horticulture is essential.
• Knowledge of crop standards and pest management.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Growing Manager in crop production across 14 hectares.
• Monitor pest and disease management and oversee irrigation.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained and optimize production yields.

Skills

Crop standards

Pest and disease management

Team management

Irrigation management

Job description

Assistant Grower | North Yorkshire
£30,000 -£35,000

Ever dreamed of taking your growing skills to the next level in a supportive and dynamic environment?

Picture this.
You're already working in commercial horticulture and enjoy being hands-on with crops.

But what if you could do this while working closely with a Growing Manager who values your input, in a role where your passion for growing can shine even brighter?

What you'll be doing
As the Assistant Grower, you will be the number two to the Growing Manager, helping to grow crops across 14 hectares in line with customer requirements.

You'll focus on optimising production yields and quality levels, ensuring everything is on track within budgeted costs.

You'll monitor pest and disease management, oversee irrigation, and maintain health and safety standards.

Working with the Operations team, you'll ensure top-quality produce is delivered to both internal and external customers.

You'll also get to be part of a wider team that meets regularly to share best practices and tackle any challenges together, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

What do you need?
You'll need experience in a commercial horticultural setting, with knowledge of crop standards, pest and disease management, and a passion for delivering great results.

Experience in protected cropping would be ideal, but we're more interested in your drive to learn and grow. Supervisor training or experience running a team will also come in handy.

What's next?
For an informal chat, give me, Stanley, a call on 01780 480530, email me at [e-mail], or find me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't quite up to date; just send over what you have, and we can sort out the rest later.

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