Assistant Technical Growing Manager in PO18

Energy Jobline ZR; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in horticultural solutions in Chichester seeks an Assistant Technical Manager to support technical growing tasks in a wholesale Horticultural business. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential. Degree in Agriculture or related field is desirable. A friendly team environment is offered, along with a competitive salary. Weekend work is part of the role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training provided

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational/technical position in horticulture is desirable.
• Willingness to pursue BASIS and FACTS training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crop agronomy walks to identify operational tasks.
• Manage plant nutrition and growing media selection.
• Assist in research and development of new products.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Review quality systems and prepare for audits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

IT Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook

Passion for horticulture

Ability to change pace

Self-motivated

Interest in commercial horticulture

Education

Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or related subject

Job description

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Job Description

Our industry-leading client are currently recruiting for an Assistant Technical Manager to join their team based in the Chichester area, West Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a team environment with a well-established and successful wholesale Horticultural business.

Our client is a market leading customer focussed organisation who supply high quality plants to the wholesale market. They have a stable team of 45 employees rising to 80 in season based across 4 nurseries in West Sussex. They are highly regarded in the Industry for their sales and marketing of plants & shrubs.

In this critical role you will work alongside and under the direction of the Lead Technical Manager to deliver all aspects of technical growing to plan and deliver a quality product to our customers expectations including:

• Crop agronomy walks to identify operational tasks and integrated pest management.
• Plant nutrition and growing media selection.
• Research & Development
• New product development
• Supporting with the planning and purchasing of crops.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with all of our plants and growing media suppliers.
• The development and continual review of quality systems.
• Assurance scheme audit preparation.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• A passion for horticulture / plants
• Excellent attention to detail & numeracy skills
• The ability to change pace where required to fulfil the tasks in hand
• Self-motivated, ambitious, curious, with a can-do attitude
• IT Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Keen interest in commercial horticulture
• Industry experience ideally in an operational / technical position or experience studying for a horticultural qualification
• Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture, Biology, Plant Science or related subject desirable, but not essential

This position offers a great opportunity for somebody starting or willing to pursue a career in the Horticulture or Fresh produce industry in a management and / or technical role. This is a developmental role and full training in all aspects of the job will be provided. This will lead to a requirement to complete BASIS and FACTS training once sufficient practical experience has been gained.

They offer a competitive salary and a friendly team environment. Please be aware that weekend work is an integral part of this role, managed on a rotational basis.

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