Grower

MorePeople; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing professional development

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to advanced growing tech

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Grower for a leading UK horticultural business to own the performance of commercial protected crops in a modern glasshouse.

You will steer climate, irrigation and fertigation, using data and crop observations to optimise yield, quality and plant health while collaborating with operations, technical and production teams.

This role offers ongoing professional development, exposure to advanced technology and a clear path for long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial protected cropping.
• Strong climate management, irrigation and fertigation knowledge.
• Experience analysing crop and environmental data.
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience in growing environments.
• Strong communication across multiple departments.
• Proactive approach and confident decision-maker.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for performance of commercial protected crops, ensuring yield, fruit quality and plant health targets.
• Use data, crop observations and technical expertise to inform climate, irrigation, nutrition and crop steering decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, technical and production teams to deliver growing programmes effectively and consistently.
• No two days are the same; make key decisions impacting crop performance and business success.

Skills

Protected crop growing

Climate management

Irrigation systems

Fertigation knowledge

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-department communication

Education

Degree in Horticulture / Plant Science

PA1/PA6/PA9 certifications

BASIS/FACTS certifications

Tools

Priva climate control

Job description

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.

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.