Grower

MorePeople; Benington Sea End; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Advanced growing technology

Career development and progression

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to innovative growing methods

Investment in people and facilities

Descripción de la vacante

MorePeople is recruiting a Grower to manage the performance of commercial protected crops using data-driven growing systems and cutting-edge technology. You will influence crop strategy, climate control, irrigation and nutrition to optimise yield, quality and plant health within a modern glasshouse.

You’ll work with experienced teams across operations and technical roles, taking ownership of decisions and pursuing continuous improvement and professional development.

Formación

• Strong technical growing expertise with ownership of crop decisions.
• Experience with protected crops and soft fruit is advantageous.
• Knowledge of climate management, irrigation, and fertigation.
• Experience analyzing crop and environmental data.
• Proven ability to lead or mentor colleagues within a growing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee performance of commercial protected crops to meet yield, quality and plant health targets.
• Use data and crop observations to optimise climate, irrigation and nutrition.
• Collaborate with operations, technical and production teams to deliver programmes.
• Make key decisions on crop strategy and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Technical growing expertise

Ownership mindset

Data analysis

Crop and environment observation

Leadership / mentoring

Cross-department communication

Decision making

Proactive approach

Educación

Degree in Horticulture or Plant Science

BASIS and/or FACTS qualifications

PA1/PA6/PA9 certifications

Experience with climate control systems (e.g., Priva)

Herramientas

Priva climate control systems

Descripción del empleo

Ready to take ownership of crop performance in one of the UK's most advanced growing environments?

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative horticultural business that is investing heavily in technology, sustainability and the future of UK food production.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grower to take responsibility for high-performing protected crops within a modern growing environment. You'll play a key role in crop strategy, climate management, irrigation, crop protection and overall production performance, working alongside a talented team committed to delivering exceptional results.If you're looking for a role where you can make real growing decisions, influence crop outcomes and work with cutting-edge technology, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Apply?

Take ownership of crop performance, yield and quality.Work with modern glasshouse technology and data-driven growing systems.Join a forward-thinking business committed to innovation and sustainability.Play a key role in crop strategy and continuous improvement projects.Work alongside experienced growing, technical and operational teams.Genuine opportunity for long-term career development.Competitive salary and benefits package.

The Opportunity

As Grower, you'll be accountable for the performance of commercial protected crops, ensuring yield, fruit quality and plant health targets are achieved.You'll use data, crop observations and technical expertise to make informed decisions around climate, irrigation, nutrition and crop steering, helping optimise crop performance throughout the season.This is a highly technical position that combines practical growing expertise with strategic decision-making. You'll also work closely with operations, technical and production teams to ensure growing programmes are delivered effectively and consistently.No two days are the same, and you'll be trusted to make key decisions that directly impact crop performance and business success.

About You

We're looking for someone with strong technical growing expertise who enjoys taking ownership and making informed crop decisions.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Commercial protected crop growing experience.
• Soft fruit experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of climate management, irrigation and fertigation systems.
• Experience analysing crop and environmental data.
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring colleagues within a growing environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
• A proactive approach and confidence making decisions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Horticulture, Plant Science or a related discipline.
• BASIS and/or FACTS qualifications.
• PA1, PA6 and PA9 certifications.
• Experience with climate control systems such as Priva or equivalent.
• Knowledge of modern protected cropping and automated growing systems.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package.

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Working with some of the UK's most advanced growing technology.
• Exposure to innovative growing techniques and development projects.
• A business committed to investing in its people and facilities.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a growing and ambitious business.