Assistant Grower: Training & Growth in Soft Fruit

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

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.