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Senior growing assistant (soft fruit)

Greenstead Estate
Pin Point Recruitment
Assistant
£38,000 - £42,000 a year
Posted: 6h ago
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Senior Growing Assistant (Soft Fruit) Ardleigh, Colchester £38,000 – £42,000 per annum Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Growing Assistant to join a successful and forward-thinking soft fruit business based in Ardleigh, Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong horticultural and irrigation experience to play a key role within a modern commercial growing operation. You will support the Growing Manager in delivering high-quality Class 1 fruit production through effective irrigation, climate control, crop management, and team support across glasshouse and tunnel operations. Key Responsibilities * Crop & Irrigation Management * Monitor and manage irrigation and fertigation across all growing sites, with a focus on glasshouse crops * Maintain accurate fertiliser and irrigation usage records * Operate irrigation software systems including Dream and Talgil * Adjust feeding recipes and irrigation strategies in line with crop requirements * Support crop trials and report findings to the Growing Manager * Maintain high standards of plant health and crop performance * Climate & Glasshouse Operations * Manage climate control systems including heating, venting, and environmental controls * Support maintenance and upkeep of glasshouses and associated systems * Report maintenance issues and assist in organising repairs and preventative maintenance * Team Support & Supervision * Work collaboratively with the wider growing and operational teams * Assist with supervising and training team members * Share knowledge and best practices to support business objectives * Provide weekend and holiday cover where required Candidate Requirements * Previous experience within commercial horticulture or soft fruit growing * Strong understanding of irrigation and fertigation systems * Experience working with glasshouse climate control systems * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Good organisational and communication skills * Supervisory or team leadership experience beneficial * Full UK driving licence

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