Junior Grower

MorePeople; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural company in East Hampshire is seeking a passionate Grower to support day-to-day crop management within a nursery. The role involves hands-on growing, monitoring crop quality, and implementing control strategies. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in horticulture, a genuine love for plants, and a proactive approach. The position offers numerous benefits, including 32 days holiday and opportunities for professional growth within a sustainable environment.

Benefits

32 days' holiday

Professional growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping and lifestyle

Staff discount on products

Enhanced parental and sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualification in horticulture or a closely related subject.
• Genuine passion for plants and horticulture.
• Willingness to learn growing techniques, pest management, and peat-free production.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop production and greenhouse management.
• Implement controls to maintain crop quality.
• Monitor pest and disease for effective control strategies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve performance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different teams.

Skills

Passion for plants and horticulture

Willingness to learn growing techniques

Flexible and hands-on approach

Education

Qualification in horticulture or related subject

Job description

Overview

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\u2019ll 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.

• 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 crop performance
• Monitoring variety performance and feeding back observations
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams and projects
• Occasionally travelling to growers in the UK and Europe

This role isn\u2019t just about growing plants - it\u2019s about learning best practices, improving quality, and contributing to a business that takes pride in its people and products.

About You

• A qualification in horticulture or a closely related subject
• A genuine passion for plants and horticulture
• Willingness to learn growing techniques, irrigation, pest and disease management, and peat-free production
• A proactive, flexible, and hands-on approach

What\u2019s Next?

For a confidential chat, call me, Sarah, on (phone number removed), email (url removed), or message me on LinkedIn.

Don\u2019t worry if your CV isn\u2019t fully up to date, just send what you\u2019ve got, and we\u2019ll take it from there