Grower

MorePeople; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Permanent role with training

Global brand exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Grower in Cambridgeshire to join a small, hands-on growing team. You will manage a dedicated area of glass, monitor plant health, and perform spraying, irrigation and crop husbandry in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers training and development opportunities within a global horticultural brand, with overtime and a permanent full-time contract for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Some horticultural knowledge from qualification or hands-on nursery experience.
• PA1 and PA6 would be great, but training can be provided.
• Practical, hands-on approach with hoses and sprayers.

Responsibilities

• Crop walking and monitoring plant health.
• Managing pests and diseases.
• Following and adjusting growing schedules.
• Spraying and irrigation.
• General crop husbandry.

Skills

Horticultural knowledge

Hands-on approach

Plant production interest

Education

Relevant horticulture qualification

Tools

PA1 certification

PA6 certification

Job description

Grower

Cambridgeshire

£DOE + Training + Development Opportunities

Want to work for a business that invests in you?

This global horticultural brand has already invested over £2 million into its UK site in the past three years-and now, they're ready to invest in your future.

Whether you're early in your growing career or looking to build on your existing experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where learning and development are part of the culture.

What's on Offer?

• Competive pay
• Overtime opportunities
• A full-time, permanent role with training and development
• The chance to work with a respected global brand.
• Support from an experienced team within a business that values innovation and continuous improvement

The Role

You'll be part of a small, close-knit growing team, taking responsibility for a dedicated area of glass. This is a hands-on, technical role where no two days are the same.

You'll be involved in:

• Crop walking and monitoring plant health.
• Managing pests and diseases
• Following and adjusting growing schedules
• Spraying and irrigation
• General crop husbandry

You'll report to a highly experienced Technical Manager, giving you the chance to learn from the best and grow your skills in a supportive environment.

What You'll Need

Some horticultural knowledge, either from a relevant qualification or hands-on experience in a commercial nursery

• PA1 and PA6 would be great, but training can be provided.
• A practical, hands-on approach, you're happy pulling hoses and operating sprayers.
• A genuine interest in plant production and a desire to develop your career.