Horticultural Engineer

CMW Horticulture Ltd.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CMW Horticulture Ltd. in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a full-time Horticultural Engineer to install irrigation and screening systems for glasshouses. You will work on-site with customers, suppliers, and project managers to deliver reliable installations.

Travel up to 70% across the UK, a valid driving license is essential, and you will ensure safety and compliance with Health and Safety policies. The role emphasizes site work, troubleshooting, and timely service.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of horticultural engineering, including irrigation, and screening systems for glasshouses
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on-site with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Experience in the food, floricultural, pharmaceutical, or agrotechnical sectors is an advantage
• Ability to travel to customer sites within the UK and a valid driving license are essential; up to 70% of works will require travel

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a good business relationship with the company’s customers.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries and call-outs.
• Install, test, service and repair customers’ equipment in a timely and efficient manner.
• Evaluate and resolve problems.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s Health and Safety Policy, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensure all stock, tools and equipment for which you are responsible are kept clean and stored safely and tidily.
• Ensure worksheets, timesheets and expense receipts are submitted as per company guidelines, and communicate this requirement to others.
• The role involves troubleshooting and optimizing existing installations, collaborating closely with project managers and clients to deliver efficient, installations.

Skills

Horticultural engineering

Irrigation systems

Screening systems

Technical documentation

Safety & compliance

On-site collaboration

Job description

Company Description

CMW Horticulture Ltd., founded in 1989, is a leading UK supplier of high-quality horticultural equipment, known for strong, long-term relationships with customers and partners. The company collaborates with suppliers that meet strict standards for reliability and performance. Since 2021, CMW has been part of Bosman Van Zaal, a specialist in advanced plant production systems for food, floriculture, pharmaceuticals, and agrotechnical companies. Together, they develop smart logistics and robotics solutions, control and data logging systems, Venlo glasshouses, polythene greenhouses, and integrated growth support systems for water, climate, and electrical infrastructure.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Horticultural Engineer role based in the Kingston upon Hull, England Metropolitan Area. The Horticultural Engineer will install horticultural systems, including irrigation, and screening components for glasshouses Daily responsibilities include

• Maintain and develop a good business relationship with the company’s customers.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries and call-outs.
• Install, test, service and repair customers’ equipment in a timely and efficient manner.
• Evaluate and resolve problems.
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s Health and Safety Policy, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensure all stock, tools and equipment for which you are responsible are kept clean and stored safely and tidily.
• Ensure worksheets, timesheets and expense receipts are submitted as per company guidelines, and communicate this requirement to others.

The role involves troubleshooting and optimizing existing installations, collaborating closely with project managers and clients to deliver efficient, installations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of horticultural engineering, including irrigation, and screening systems for glasshouses
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation,
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work on-site with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Experience in the food, floricultural, pharmaceutical, or agrotechnical sectors is an advantage.
• Ability to travel to customer sites within the UK and a valid driving license are essential. up to 70% of works will require travel