The Company:
Our client is a Horticultural Nursery who are extremely well-established family run business. Running a large site, including a modern glasshouse nursery. A successful and independent young plant company supplying ornamental plants to growers, and garden centres throughout the UK. Due to consistent growth and expansion, they are seeking to recruit a new Assistant Head Grower.
The Industry: Horticulture, Horticultural, Agriculture, Agricultural, Horticulture Supplies, Grower Supplies, Plant Growers, Growers, Garden Centres, Nurseries
The Job Role Details:
To oversee the production and growing of quality products on a large commercial scale, as Assistant Head Grower. Responsible for the day to day running of the nursery and bedding plants, pot plant plugs, poinsettias and garden centre flowering plants, as well as crop planning, in consultation with other members of staff. You will be required to meet set specifications and input targets whilst managing all processes throughout with specific focus on quality and wastage management. Assisting with the responsibility of the growing team – motivate, direct, and communicate with the staff. Then continues throughout the growth of the plants, implementing a comprehensive pest and disease control/ management, irrigation, and feed management.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with staff delegation and management under the Head Grower
To ensure all potting activity is completed to required quantities and deadlines, maximising efficiencies whilst managing high quality.
Plan for and call-in all production material as required and in liaison with the companies purchasing team.
Control the quality of incoming goods.
Provide for and deliver all irrigation and crop husbandry requirements.
Ensure crop protection and weed control requirements are met.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, accurate inventory and records as required.
Assist in the efficiency movement of stock between sties.
Follow company procedures and policies ensuring legislative compliance.
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
5 years ideally - Growing experience (could be less if right attitude)
Horticultural Qualification – Or equivalent acquired hands-on experience.
Passionate
High Technical understanding working within a Nursery.
People person / Team player
Spraying Certificates - PA1 and PA6 = MUST
Practical experience within this industry sector
Open/ Adaptable
Flexible with good problem-solving skills.
Enthusiastic, practical with an eye for detail
Salary package:
£ 25,000 p.a. - £30,000 p.a.
Plus Company Benefits
How to apply: Interested candidates should email their CV and a brief covering letter outlining their experience in agriculture, any previous work experience and why they believe they are suitable for the role to; Kate@agriFJ.co.uk
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Agricultural and Farming Jobs are an established specialist Agricultural Recruitment business with offices based in rural Worcestershire. We have a specialist and dedicated Headhunting Recruitment Division as well as a specialist Jobs Advertising Division. We recruit specifically for all roles within the Agricultural industry and support the recruitment needs of all related clients including; Farms, Agricultural Machinery, Fresh Produce, Food, Horticultural, Equestrian, Finance and Veterinary companies on an International basis. We offer an exceptional service with a personable, yet highly professional approach. Please contact our office for further information on 01527 878550