Head Grower

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticulture company is seeking a Head Grower to manage day-to-day crop care and lead a small team. The role involves overseeing quality standards, environmental controls, and pest management, while fostering a supportive company culture. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a voice in operational decisions.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead within a supportive culture

Access to modern systems and facilities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discount

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption

Social events

Free refreshments

Free parking

Qualifications

• Commercial growing experience in a glasshouse environment.
• Knowledge of environmental controls, plant nutrition, irrigation, and pest control.
• Ability to work independently and manage a small team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all growing operations ensuring high quality.
• Monitor and control environmental conditions.
• Conduct regular crop assessments and support team development.

Skills

Crop management

Environmental controls

Plant nutrition

Irrigation

Pest control

Education

PA1 & PA6 certification

Job description

Head Grower

Hampshire

£DOE

Do you want your voice to be heard? Do you want to work somewhere where the opportunity to progress is genuine?

This well renowned, trusted name in horticulture is looking for a new Head Grower to join the team.

As Head Grower, you'll take the lead on day-to-day crop care across one of their divisions, working closely with the Growing Manager and Technical Team to deliver consistent, top-quality plants, while helping to drive improvements in growing practices and team development.

What's the Job?

• You'll be leading and managing all growing operations, ensuring high quality and minimal waste.
• You will be overseeing quality standards across potting, spacing, and grading.
• As the Head Grower, it'll be down to you to monitor and control environmental conditions.
• Crop walking, managing pest and disease issues, irrigation and nutrient programmes will all be part of your role.
• You'll be applying plant protection products and growth regulators in line with protocols.
• Working closely with a supportive Growing Manager, you'll conduct regular crop assessments and use data to support decision-making.
• You'll be supporting, training, and developing a small growing team to achieve their full potential.

What do I Need?

• You'll have a commercial growing and crop management background in a glasshouse environment. You don't need to be an expert in what they grow, though, as long as you're excited to learn.
• From your background, you'll have knowledge of environmental controls, plant nutrition, irrigation, and pest control.
• PA1 & PA6 would be ideal.
• You'll be able to work independently, manage your day and support a small team grower.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to lead within a values-led, supportive company culture.
• A real voice in how the growing operation is run.
• Access to modern systems, facilities, and ongoing professional development
• Free parking
• Career development - both formally and internally
• Employee Discount
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption
• Social events
• Free refreshments

How to Apply:

Apply with your CV below. For an informal chat, give me a call on 01780 480530 or email [e-mail]. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, send me what you have and we can go from there.

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