Growing Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading soft fruit production company is seeking a Growing Assistant in Ross-on-Wye. The role involves managing production tasks and training staff, with a competitive hourly rate and accommodation available. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on approach and strong organizational skills. Full training is provided, and a passion for the fresh produce industry is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Accommodation available

Opportunity to work in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience with soft fruit growing or harvest is beneficial, but full training will be provided.
• Practically minded with a hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of Russian or Bulgarian would be advantageous but is not required.

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 and seasonal staff.
• Coordinate the day-to-day logistics of work teams.
• Monitor health and safety and report any issues.
• Maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Experience with soft fruit growing

Strong organisation and planning skills

Experience managing groups of people

Innovative thinking

Passion for the Fresh Produce Industry

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Growing Assistant. Annual Salary: £14 - £16 per hour. Location: Ross on Wye. 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.

Day-to-day of the role

• 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.

Required Skills & 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.