Autonomy Lead Grower: Innovate Crops & Data-Driven Yields

MorePeople; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

35 days holiday

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an ambitious horticulturist to own crop management at a specialist growing facility. You will monitor crops, trial new growing methods and help shape the future of commercial plant production.

Working closely with the Head of Agronomy, you’ll develop plug production for seed, cuttings and tissue culture, analyze trial data and drive improvements in yield and quality while maintaining independence and high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial horticultural environment.
• Understanding of plant health and crop management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data.
• Proactive, organized and able to work independently.
• Commercial awareness of costs and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crop monitoring and management to meet customer specs and maintain plant health.
• Develop new growing methods with Head of Agronomy to improve yields.
• Grow plug production stages from seed, cuttings and tissue culture for new crops.
• Collect and analyze crop data from trials to improve performance.
• Coordinate with operations, planning and technical teams to ensure supply.
• Report to Head of Agronomy and take ownership of your area.

Skills

Commercial horticulture

Ornamental plants

Crop management

Data analysis

Independent worker

Proactive

Job description

MorePeople is seeking an ambitious horticulturist to own crop management at a specialist growing facility. You will monitor crops, trial new growing methods and help shape the future of commercial plant production.

Working closely with the Head of Agronomy, you’ll develop plug production for seed, cuttings and tissue culture, analyze trial data and drive improvements in yield and quality while maintaining independence and high standards.