Grower Apprentice – Hands-On Horticulture & Career Growth

MorePeople; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural business is seeking a Grower to join their team in Milton Keynes. This hands-on role focuses on supporting the Head Grower in managing crops within a commercial nursery. The successful candidate will learn and develop horticultural skills while contributing to sustainability initiatives. The position offers competitive benefits, including 32 days' holiday, opportunities for professional growth, and various employee benefits including discounts and enhanced leave provisions.

Benefits

32 days' holiday including bank holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping and lifestyle

Staff discount on products

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on growing experience in horticulture is preferred.
• Understanding of biological and environmental controls.
• Ability to monitor pests and implement control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day growing and management of crops.
• Assist with crop production and greenhouse management.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve crop quality.

Skills

Crop production techniques

Greenhouse management

Pest and disease control

Job description

A horticultural business is seeking a Grower to join their team in Milton Keynes. This hands-on role focuses on supporting the Head Grower in managing crops within a commercial nursery. The successful candidate will learn and develop horticultural skills while contributing to sustainability initiatives. The position offers competitive benefits, including 32 days' holiday, opportunities for professional growth, and various employee benefits including discounts and enhanced leave provisions.