Trainee Assistant Grower

Morepeople 01780; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery that cultivates high-quality crops year-round while investing in its people. This trainee role offers hands-on experience in crop production, from seed to dispatch, with a focus on quality and innovation. You’ll work alongside passionate growers, gaining valuable skills in pest management and crop husbandry. Expect a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter, and enjoy the support of a team that values ownership, energy, excellence, and care. If you're eager to learn and grow your horticulture career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• A qualification in horticulture or strong practical experience is essential.
• Enthusiasm for commercial growing and a proactive mindset are key.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day crop husbandry, irrigation, and pest management.
• Participate in trial management and quality control across greenhouse tasks.

Skills

Crop Husbandry

Irrigation Management

Pest & Disease Management

Data Collection

Integrated Pest Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualification in Horticulture

Practical Experience in Horticulture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trainee Assistant Grower | Norwich | £DOE

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 control across 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 Emily 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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