Junior Grower

MorePeople; Dartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural business in the UK is seeking a Grower to support the Head Grower in crop management within a commercial nursery. This is a hands-on role that focuses on sustainability and skill development. Responsibilities include crop production, pest management, and improving crop quality. Benefits include 32 days' holiday, professional growth opportunities, and staff discounts. Ideal for someone looking to make an impact in the horticultural field.

Benefits

32 days' holiday

Opportunities for professional growth

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping

Staff discount on products

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in crop production or horticulture.
• Knowledge of pest and disease management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily growing and management of crops.
• Implement controls to maintain crop quality.
• Monitor pests and diseases.

Skills

Crop production

Greenhouse management

Pest control

Job description

Job Description

Grower

Horticulture

Hampshire

Looking for a business that'll invest in you?

Want a hands-on growing role where you can learn, develop, and make a real impact on crop quality?

This is a great opportunity to join a horticultural business with a strong focus on sustainability and people development.

What's in it for you?

• 32 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Staff discount on all products
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme.

The Role

As a Grower, you'll support the Head Grower with the day-to-day growing and management of crops within a commercial horticulture nursery. This role blends hands-on growing with monitoring, planning, and continuous improvement, offering an excellent platform to build technical horticultural skills.

Day-to-day, you'll be:

• Assisting with all aspects of crop production and greenhouse management
• Implementing biological, environmental, and cultural controls to maintain crop quality.
• Monitoring pest and disease and supporting effective control strategies.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve cr...