Junior Grower: Soft Fruit Breeding & Field Care

EDWARD VINSON LTD; Faversham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation may be available

Job summary

Edward Vinson Breeding is seeking a practical, curious Junior Grower to join the Farm team in Faversham. You will gain hands-on experience across strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries while supporting our breeding programme.

No prior experience is required beyond enthusiasm; full training will be provided. You’ll perform daily crop checks, assist with irrigation, pest management and crop protection, and collaborate with the Breeding Farm Manager.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for plants and a desire to learn.
• Full driving licence required.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach to problems.
• Confidence using computers and recording information accurately.
• Ability to work on your feet for long periods in polytunnels and glasshouses.
• Flexibility to work weekends and additional hours when required by crops.
• Good English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily crop checks and crop walking across the breeding programme.
• Collect irrigation data and implement fertigation strategies.
• Assist with maintenance of irrigation systems and support new projects.
• Coordinate with external companies on the farm’s IPM programme.
• Work with the Breeding Farm Manager and agronomist on crop protection and nutrition.
• Support short and medium-term planning and allocation of farm tasks and resources.

Skills

Passion for plants

Driving licence

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Stamina in polytunnels

Weekend flexibility

English language skills

Job description

Edward Vinson Breeding is seeking a practical, curious Junior Grower to join the Farm team in Faversham. You will gain hands-on experience across strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries while supporting our breeding programme.

No prior experience is required beyond enthusiasm; full training will be provided. You’ll perform daily crop checks, assist with irrigation, pest management and crop protection, and collaborate with the Breeding Farm Manager.