Growing Assistant

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading soft fruit production company in Ross-on-Wye is seeking a Growing Assistant. This role involves performing husbandry tasks, monitoring production jobs, and managing teams. Experience with soft fruit is beneficial, but training will be provided. The role promises a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment. Accommodation is available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Accommodation available

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with soft fruit growing or harvest is beneficial; full training provided.
• Practically minded with a hands-on approach.
• Must have the right to work in the UK and a full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry and growing tasks such as tunnel construction and maintenance.
• Monitor production jobs including growing and harvest processes.
• Manage, train, and monitor the performance of the supervising team.

Skills

Experience with soft fruit growing or harvest

Strong organisation and planning skills

Experience managing groups of people

Innovative thinking

Positive approach

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Growing Assistant — Location: Ross on Wye. Annual Salary: £14 - £16 per hour. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Join a leading soft fruit production company as a Growing Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality raspberries and blueberries. You will play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of production from growing to harvest.

Responsibilities

• Perform husbandry and growing tasks such as tunnel construction and maintenance, support systems, and assisting with new growing projects.
• Monitor production jobs including growing and harvest processes.
• Manage, train, and monitor the performance of the supervising team and seasonal staff.
• Coordinate the day-to-day logistics of work teams.
• Host training inductions for new employees.
• Monitor health and safety and report any issues.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Step in to cover for the Harvest Assistant when absent.
• During the winter, work regular hours (Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week). During the busy harvest season, expect long hours and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience with soft fruit growing or harvest is beneficial, but full training will be provided.
• Practically minded with a hands-on approach.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Experience managing groups of people.
• Innovative thinking and a positive approach.
• Passion for working in the Fresh Produce Industry.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Russian or Bulgarian would be advantageous but is not required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK long term and a full clean driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Accommodation available for the right candidate.
• Opportunity to work in a thriving industry with a supportive team.

To apply for the Growing Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.