About Us
We're on a mission to change the world by growing better. As a B-Corp certified, energy-saving, sustainably powered vertical farm, we're transforming the way food is grown—creating delicious, nutritious, and affordable produce that doesn't cost the earth.
We believe in bold ambitions and simple solutions, tackling one of the world's biggest challenges: sustainable food production. Our moonshot? By 2050, 1 in 3 people will be eating vertically farmed food, proving we can feed a growing world using less land.
At our core, we believe in:
Standing Tall – We do what we say we're going to do. We take pride in our work.
Thinking Big – We embrace bold ambitions while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Growing Together – We're one team, collaborating and challenging each other to unlock our full potential.
Being Deep Rooted – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet, and our business.
Now, we're looking for a Night Operations Technician (Agronomy Support) to join us and help drive this mission forward.
Your Role
We're looking for a Night Operations Technician (Agronomy Support) to ensure the smooth running of our agronomic systems overnight. This role is essential to maintaining uninterrupted growing operations by keeping irrigation and nutrient systems clean, responding swiftly to chamber alarms, and supporting the overall stability of the growing environment.
Location: This role will be based at Pepperness, our Vertical Farm, in Sandwich, Kent.
Hours of work :This role is 40 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday OR Wednesday to Sunday 10pm to 6am.
Who you'll be working with
You'll be working alongside the Night Engineer and liaising with the Agronomy Team to ensure system continuity between shifts. Together, you'll safeguard growing conditions, troubleshoot technical alarms, and carry out key operational checks to support the farm's performance.
We believe in growing together, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to flourish and make a real impact.
What you'll be doing
* Operations & System Maintenance (40%)
* Clean and maintain irrigation filters at least twice per night (more frequently as required).
* Mix fertilisers and replace acid barrels as scheduled or requested by the agronomy team.
* Conduct system checks on the control software for irrigation and climate to ensure it is operating optimally
* Monitoring & Response (30%)
* Monitor the Building Management System (BMS) throughout the night, identifying and addressing alerts or deviations.
* Manage the duty phone and respond promptly to chamber alarms, escalating to the night engineer or day teams as needed.
* Collaboration & Handover (20%)
* Record all night-time activities, including filter cleans, system events, and any interventions.
* Provide clear and accurate handover notes to the day shift teams, ensuring continuity and traceability.
* Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement (10%)
* Follow and enforce safety procedures when handling fertilisers and acids.
* Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency or reliability and share ideas with the engineering and agronomy leads.
Throughout your work, you'll be encouraged to think big, embracing innovation while keeping solutions efficient and effective.
What skills you should have
We're looking for someone who is deep rooted, passionate about people, the planet, and (of course) leafy greens, someone who thrives in a collaborative and purpose driven environment.
Must have skills:
* Experience in horticultural, agricultural, or technical facility operations (e.g., water systems, BMS monitoring, climate monitoring systems).
* Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently at night.
* Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and system integrity.
Nice to have skills:
* Basic understanding of nutrient systems, irrigation processes, or controlled environment agriculture.
* Experience handling fertilisers, acids, or chemicals safely in an operational context.
What success looks like in this role
* 3 months in – You've rooted yourself in our operations, mastered night procedures, and built strong communication channels with the agronomy and engineering teams.
* 6 months in – You're confidently managing overnight responsibilities, preventing downtime, and ensuring clean, consistent irrigation system performance.
* 12 months in – You've become the cornerstone of night operations, known for reliability, quick response to issues, and contributions to improved system performance.
Interview Process
We believe in a transparent and streamlined hiring process Here's what you can expect.
* Talent Screen – an initial video call with our Talent Manager.
* Hiring Manager Interview – a deep dive over Teams into your experience and potential fit for this role.
* On site Interview – meet the team, get a feel for our culture, and present a task.
* Offer – if successful, we'll make a verbal offer followed by the details in writing.
What's in it for you?
We believe in standing tall by offering opportunities that allow you to grow, thrive and be recognised for your contributions.
* Be part of a pioneering business – join one of the fastest growing and most exciting teams in the vertical farming industry.
* Work with a team that's rooted in purpose – you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business.
* Cultivate your own growth – a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level.
* Make an impact – Help drive change for good as part of a B-Corp certified company leading sustainable innovation.
* Flexibility – We can't tackle the world's food challenges if we're not thriving ourselves. We work with everyone to ensure they have the balance they need to do their best work.
Our goal is to change the world by growing better – and we want you to be a part of that journey.
Package & Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Group Income Protection
* Private Health Insurance
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Mental health and coaching support (Free and confidential access to comprehensive mental healthcare and coaching through Agile)
* Learning Allowance – Support for your professional development with a dedicated learning fund.
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Paid volunteering days
* Referral Bonus Get £500 for every successful hire you refer
* Anniversary Rewards Special perks for your milestones
* Quarterly team socials and company events – Enjoy fun and engaging team bonding experiences
We believe in growing together, ensuring everyone in our team has the opportunity to thrive.
Our team is the most valuable part of our business – our success is defined by the hard-working, brilliant and enthusiastic people we employ. Our recruitment process and employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status. We don't tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and we encourage all suitable applicants to apply for open positions.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,700.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person