Indoor Growing Site Manager

MorePeople; West Linton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business in Scotland is seeking a Site Manager to oversee a high-tech indoor growing operation. You will manage a diverse team, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate production to meet customer needs. The role offers competitive pay, accommodation for the first year, and a stable work environment. Ideal candidates will have people management experience and a background in agriculture or horticulture, with a proactive and organized leadership style.

Benefits

Accommodation for the first 12 months

Private medical and dental cover

Company pension

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams in production.
• Background in agriculture or horticulture preferred.
• Ability to maintain high standards in quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the production facility.
• Manage and support a diverse site team.
• Oversee production quality and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate production to meet customer requirements.

Skills

People management experience

Confidence and organization

Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Teams)

Proactive attitude

Job description

Growing Site Manager

Scottish Borders

£Competitive + Bonus + Accommodation + Benefits

Looking to take the next step in your career managing a specialist, high-tech growing operation? This is a rare opportunity to lead a unique indoor propagation site producing premium, first-generation plant material for one of the UK's most respected farming businesses. With full technical training, real autonomy and long-term stability, this is a role where you can truly make your mark.

The Role

As Site Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a specialist indoor production facility, overseeing operations across laboratory, glasshouse and controlled-environment growing areas.

You’ll lead the site team, maintain exceptional standards and ensure customer deadlines are consistently met.

Day-to-Day, You’ll Be:

• Managing and supporting a small, diverse site team
• Overseeing production across growing, harvesting and laboratory areas
• Ensuring quality, traceability, hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Coordinating production to meet customer requirements
• Working closely with senior management to improve site efficiency

What You’ll Need:

• Proven people management experience
• Agriculture or horticulture background (or strong practical experience)
• Organised, confident and hands‑on leadership style
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Teams)
• A positive, proactive attitude - personality is key (technical training provided.)

What You’ll Get:

• Accommodation can be provided for the first 12 months
• Private medical, dental and health cover
• Company pension (salary sacrifice)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long‑term, stable role in a unique production environment

What’s Next?

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