Looking to build your career in commercial horticulture?
Passionate about soft fruit and keen to learn from experienced growers?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading, forward-thinking soft fruit business and develop your growing skills in a hands-on, structured role. This position is offered as maternity cover through to June 2027, providing excellent experience within a commercial growing environment.
Whether youre fresh out of a horticulture course or looking to build on early experience, this role offers valuable training and exposure to large-scale soft fruit production.
The Job
* Support the Grower Manager in all aspects of day-to-day growing on a large-scale soft fruit site.
* Gain hands‑on experience in crop walking, irrigation management, pest and disease monitoring, and biological control.
* Use Priva systems to monitor climate, water use, EC, and pH, learning how to adjust conditions for optimal plant health.
* Assist with tunnel preparation and planting, including spacing, planting depth, and early‑stage crop protection.
* Help maintain accurate growing records, spray logs, and traceability paperwork to ensure audit compliance.
* Gradually take on more responsibility in crop planning, quality assessment, and growing decisions.
What Youll Need
* A background or qualification in horticulture.
* Ideally some experience in soft fruit or protected cropping.
* A basic understanding of plant biology, irrigation, pests, and disease management.
* A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail.
Whats in it for You?
* Excellent training and mentoring from an experienced growing team.
* The chance to work with innovative systems and modern production methods.
* Valuable commercial growing experience within a successful and expanding business.
Company Benefits
* Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience).
* Pension scheme
* 33 days annual leave
* On site parking
Whats Next?
Apply below or contact Emily on 01780 480530 or emily@morepeople.co.uk for a confidential chat.
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