If you're the kind of grower who notices a climate tweak before the system does… Who walks a glasshouse and instantly knows what needs adjusting… And who enjoys leading from the front, not just sitting behind a screen… Then this could be your next move!
I'm working with a major UK glasshouse business (seriously impressive scale, but still family-rooted in its values) to find a Senior Grower for one of their sites.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll take real ownership of crop performance across a high‑tech site, focussing on tomatoes and cucumbers.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be the go-to person for everything growing‑related on site, working closely with the Growing Director and Operations Manager to keep standards high and performance even higher.
Day‑to‑day, that means:
* Owning climate control, irrigation and crop steering to get the very best out of every plant
* Monitoring crop performance and making smart, timely adjustments
* Working closely with IPM teams to keep crops healthy and thriving
* Leading from the front - regular crop walks, supporting team leaders, and guiding growers
* Managing and developing 1‑2 growers, helping them step up their game
* Keeping detailed crop records, forecasts and reports (without letting it take over your day)
* Contributing to cropping strategy and longer‑term planning
* Making sure energy, water and inputs are used as efficiently as possible
* Playing a key role in weekly planning and decision‑making meetings
In short - you'll have real influence over how the site performs.
The Setup
* Fully glasshouse‑based role (no bouncing between sites)
* High‑tech environment with modern systems and infrastructure
* Strong collaboration across growing, ops and technical teams
* A business that genuinely invests in sustainability and innovation
What I'm Looking For
You're likely already a Senior Grower or an experienced Grower ready to step up, with:
* Strong experience in protected cropping (cucumbers ideal, tomatoes or peppers also relevant)
* Confidence managing climate, irrigation and crop strategy
* A practical, hands‑on approach - you're visible in the glasshouse, not just behind a laptop
* Leadership ability - someone people listen to and learn from
* Good data awareness (you can interpret numbers and act on them)
* A proactive mindset - spotting issues early and taking ownership
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary (depending on experience)
* Private medical insurance + medical cash plan
* Pension (matched up to 5%)
* Life assurance
* Retail & leisure discounts
* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
If you're ready to step into a role where your decisions genuinely impact crop performance (and business success), I'd love to have a chat.
Interested? Please call Emily on 01780 480530, email emily@morepeople.co.uk or apply directly here.
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