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Assistant Grower

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • York, +10

Requirements

  • - Experience in a commercial horticultural setting
  • - Knowledge of crop standards, pest and disease management
  • - Passion for delivering great results
  • - Experience in protected cropping (ideal, but not essential)
  • - Drive to learn and grow
  • - Supervisor training or experience running a team

Responsibilities

  • As the Assistant Grower, you will be the number two to the Growing Manager, helping to grow crops across 9 hectares in line with customer requirements.
  • You'll focus on optimising production yields and quality levels, ensuring everything is on track within budgeted costs.
  • You'll monitor pest and disease management, oversee irrigation, and maintain health and safety standards.
  • Working with the Operations team, you'll ensure top-quality produce is delivered to both internal and external customers.
  • You'll also get to be part of a wider team that meets regularly to share best practices and tackle any challenges together, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Assistant Grower.

Where is the Assistant Grower position located?

The Assistant Grower position is located in North Yorkshire.

What is the primary responsibility of the Assistant Grower?

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Grower is to support the Growing Manager in growing crops across 9 hectares while ensuring production yields and quality levels are optimized.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have experience in a commercial horticultural setting, knowledge of crop standards, pest and disease management, and a strong passion for achieving great results. Experience in protected cropping is ideal, and supervisor training or experience running a team is beneficial.

What type of team environment will I be working in?

You will be part of a supportive team that meets regularly to share best practices and tackle challenges together, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For more information about the position, you can contact Kieran by calling 01780 480530, emailing Kieran@morepeople.co.uk, or finding him on LinkedIn.

Is this position hands-on or more supervisory?

This position is hands-on, where you will be directly involved in growing crops while also assisting in supervisory duties alongside the Growing Manager.

Is prior experience in protected cropping mandatory for this role?

No, prior experience in protected cropping is ideal but not mandatory; the company values a strong drive to learn and grow.

What are the health and safety responsibilities in this role?

As the Assistant Grower, maintaining health and safety standards is one of your responsibilities, ensuring a safe working environment for you and your team.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

The role offers opportunities for professional development through collaboration with a supportive team, sharing best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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