(vervuld) Head Grower Greenhouse Canada

FreshRecruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Head Grower Greenhouse to manage crop production in a sustainable environment. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring quality and food safety, and has opportunities for relocation to Canada, providing a challenging career with good benefits.

Benefits

Support for immigration and work permits

Good working conditions

Salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar horticulture position.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish skills are a plus but not required.
• Experience with organic certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage crops and ensure product quality.
• Supervise and train a team of growers.
• Plan and supervise maintenance work and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

Crop management

Team supervision

Sustainable practices

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

MBO+ / HBO qualification

Tools

Packaging/sorting machines

Job description

Job Title: Head Grower Greenhouse Canada, London

Client:

FreshRecruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

001d4e527188

Job Views:

5

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Functieprofiel / Job details

An experienced Grower with an eye for details

• Responsible for managing the crops.
• Work closely with a team of growers using innovative technology.
• Train, supervise, and coordinate employees and incentive programs to increase labor efficiency.
• Determine resource requirements (personnel, raw materials, etc.) and ensure timely procurement within budgets.
• Plan and supervise maintenance work and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ensure product quality, food safety, biological integrity, and employee safety.
• Monitor crop progress, act preventively on deviations, and optimize processes.
• Report to the CEO and owner.

Sustainable and solution-oriented thinking and working methods

Job requirements

• MBO+ / HBO working and thinking level.
• Extensive experience in a similar horticulture position.
• Experience with certifications, preferably in organic cultivation.
• Experience leading diverse cultures.
• Some technical knowledge or interest in packaging/sorting machines.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish skills are a plus but not required.

About Atlantic Grown Organics

Founded in [year], Schurman Family operates as a certified organic grower in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada. They grow organic products year-round for the local community, committed to environmentally respectful food systems, product quality, and community service. Certified both globally and organically, they grow various crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers on a 20 m² greenhouse. Growing organically in a greenhouse presents unique challenges, and they seek an experienced grower to enhance crop production.

Offer

The opportunity to work and settle in Canada, contribute to sustainable vegetable production, with support for immigration, work permits, and housing. This is a full-time, sustainable, and challenging position with good working conditions, salary, and benefits.

Location: Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada.