Greenhouse Horticulturist

Job Title: Glasshouse Grower-Soft Fruits

Job Summary:
We are working with a reputable farming enterprise specialising in soft fruit to recruit a Glasshouse Grower at their farm in West Sussex. As a Glasshouse Grower, you will be responsible for all aspects of the growing and monitoring of the crops, delivering yield and productivity targets and increasing yields.

The Job:
- Crop Management & Health: Ensure year-round high-quality crops through effective irrigation, fertilization, and environmental control, while monitoring for pests, diseases, and overall crop health.
- Harvest & Husbandry Planning: Regularly assess crop conditions to plan and execute timely harvests and husbandry tasks, coordinating closely with the Glasshouse Manager.
- Biological & Chemical Control: Oversee biological pest control and assist in creating and implementing spray schedules to protect crop health.
- System Maintenance & Operations Support: Perform maintenance on systems and infrastructure, and support the growing team in various operational tasks.
- Site Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organized site to support optimal crop production and overall efficiency.

The Candidate:
- The ideal candidate should possess experience in commercial greenhouse growing, with a preference for soft fruit production.
- English speaking and computer literate
- Strong analytical skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays
- UK/EU Driving Licence

The Package:
- Extremely competitive salary DOE
- Company Pension
- 33 Days Holiday including bank holidays
- Company sick pay

We appreciate the interest of all applicants and kindly advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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