Junior Grower

Morepeople 01780; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural business in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a Junior Grower to develop skills in nursery operations. This full-time role offers onsite accommodation, full training, and a clear development pathway into a grower position. Ideal for candidates with a horticultural qualification or hands-on nursery experience. Join a thriving team focused on producing millions of plants annually.

Benefits

Full training and mentoring

Onsite accommodation available

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• A qualification in horticulture or hands-on experience in a commercial nursery.
• Flexibility to support occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with crop care, including irrigation and pest monitoring.
• Supporting the implementation of biological and cultural controls.
• Learning to operate machinery, including seeding lines.
• Collaborating with growers and production teams.
• Helping maintain glasshouse environments and crop hygiene.

Skills

Genuine interest in horticulture

Good communication skills

Hands-on attitude

Ability to work part of a team

Education

Qualification in horticulture

Job description

Junior Grower

Lincolnshire

£DOE + Accommodation + Full Training

Looking to grow your horticultural career in a high-tech, large-scale nursery?

Got a qualification in horticulture or some hands-on nursery experience? This could be your next step.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's largest young plant propagation nurseries, producing hundreds of millions of plants annually.

The business is expanding, and they're looking for a Junior Grower to join the team.

Whether you've recently qualified in horticulture (especially with a focus on commercial production) or already have some nursery experience, this role offers full training, long-term development, and the chance to be part of something exciting.

The Role

As a Junior Grower, you'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of nursery operations, supporting senior growers and learning the full crop production cycle. From pest monitoring to irrigation and machinery, you'll be involved in every stage of the growing process.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified grower.

Day-to-Day You'll Be:

• Assisting with crop care, including irrigation, pest and disease monitoring, and general husbandry
• Supporting the implementation of biological, environmental, and cultural controls
• Learning to operate machinery, including seeding lines.
• Collaborating with growers, production, and dispatch teams
• Helping maintain glasshouse environments and crop hygiene.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures at all times
• Getting involved in new projects and learning how the whole nursery operates.

What You'll Need:

• A qualification in horticulture (ideally with a commercial production focus) or hands-on experience in a commercial nursery environment
• A genuine interest in horticulture and a desire to build a long-term career.
• A hands-on, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support occasional weekend work.

What You'll Get:

• Full training and mentoring from experienced growers.
• A clear development pathway into a grower role
• Onsite accommodation available, if needed
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• The chance to be part of a growing, forward-thinking business.

What's Next?

Apply with your CV below. Don't worry if it's not up to date-just send what you have, and we'll take it from there.

For a confidential chat, call Sarah on 01780 480530 or email [e-mail]

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