Trainee Assistant Grower

Morepeople 01780; Ely; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic horticulture business in Ely is seeking a Trainee Assistant Grower to support crop production from seed to dispatch. The ideal candidate will have a horticulture qualification or relevant experience and a passion for growing. This hands-on role involves responsibilities including crop husbandry, pest management, and data collection to ensure high-quality production. Join a team that values ownership, energy, and continuous learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for commercial growing and a desire to continually learn.
• Familiarity with greenhouse crops is a plus.
• Tech confidence or willingness to learn data entry apps.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day crop husbandry, irrigation, and pest & disease management.
• Take part in crop walks and maintain quality control across tasks.
• Collect data for trial management and develop skills in Integrated Pest Management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Education

Qualification in Horticulture or Practical Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trainee Assistant Grower

Ely

Looking to grow your horticulture career with a business that truly invests in its people?
Whether you're early in your career or looking for that next step, this could be the role that sets you up for long-term success.

This innovative nursery grows high-quality crops year-round in glass, supplying major supermarkets and garden centres. They're committed to cultivating not just plants, but also passionate growers - offering training, development, and a supportive team environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of the Growing Team, you'll play a hands-on role in all aspects of crop production, from seed to dispatch. Working closely with the Head Grower and wider team, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting day-to-day crop husbandry, irrigation, and pest & disease management
• Taking part in regular crop walks, collecting plant measurements and observations
• Helping to maintain quality controlacross greenhouse tasks
• Participating in and supporting trial management, including data collection and reporting
• Developing skills in Integrated Pest Management- including scouting, trap monitoring, and recording infestation trends
  
  

What They're Looking For

• A qualification in horticulture (or a strong base of practical experience)
• Enthusiasm for commercial growing and a desire to continually learn
• A proactive mindset - you take ownership, pay attention to detail, and get stuck in
• Familiarity with greenhouse crops like tomatoes and cucumbers is a plus
• Tech confidence - or at least a willingness to learn data entry apps and basic Microsoft Office
• A team player who brings energy and a can-do attitude
  
  

Why Join?

You'll be joining a team that lives and breathes its values - ownership, energy, excellence, and care. They're always looking to innovate, always focused on quality, and always supporting their people.

Expect a busy, hands-on environment where no two days are the same - and your contribution genuinely matters.

What Next?

For an informal chat, please call Kieran on 01780 480530, email [e-mail] or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.

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