Junior Grower Manager / Senior Growing Assistant - Soft Fruit Production
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Do you have commercial soft fruit growing experience with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries?
Are you an experienced Senior Growing Assistant or Assistant Grower looking to take the next step towards a Grower Manager position?
Would you like the opportunity to take responsibility for your own crops whilst developing your technical knowledge within a progressive commercial growing business?
Could this be the opportunity you've been waiting for… a rewarding role where you will manage the production of two soft fruit crops, supported by an experienced Grower Manager, with genuine long-term career progression?
Location of the Job:
Suffolk - Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate, subject to agreement.
Salary & Benefits Package:
- £38,000 - £50,000 DOE
- Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate, subject to agreement
- Pension and holiday entitlement
- Structured career development and mentoring
- Opportunity to broaden experience across multiple soft fruit crops
- Full-time permanent position
- Long-term career prospects within a progressive horticultural business
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established commercial soft fruit producer with an excellent reputation for producing premium-quality fruit using modern growing techniques and innovative production systems.
As part of an exciting restructure of the growing team, they are seeking ambitious horticultural professionals looking to broaden their technical expertise and build a long-term career within a diverse and forward-thinking business.
Junior Grower Manager / Senior Growing Assistant - The Job Role Details:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced growing professional to take responsibility for the production of two soft fruit crops, working closely with an experienced Grower Manager to maximise crop performance, quality and yield.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take day-to-day responsibility for the successful production of two commercial soft fruit crops
- Monitor crop health, quality and development throughout the growing season
- Assist with irrigation and fertigation programmes
- Monitor and respond to pest, disease and nutritional issues
- Support crop planning to maximise yield, fruit quality and productivity
- Maintain accurate crop records and production data
- Work closely with harvest, technical and farm management teams
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety and quality assurance standards
- Contribute towards continuous improvement of growing systems and production techniques
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:
- Commercial experience growing at least one of the following:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Strong understanding of commercial soft fruit production
- Passion for horticulture and commercial crop production
- Excellent observational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider growing team
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence (preferred)
Desirable:
- Experience working across multiple soft fruit crops
- Previous responsibility for irrigation and fertigation programmes
- BASIS, FACTS or relevant horticultural qualifications
- Experience supervising seasonal staff
- Ambition to progress into a Grower Manager position
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, with flexibility required during peak seasonal periods and harvest.
How to Apply:
Please click on the "Apply Now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
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We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.
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