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Horticultural Technologist
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: New Milton, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Technologist - Horticulture / Fresh Produce
Based in the New Forest | Competitive salary + great benefits + professional growth
Do you love plants and people? Are you the kind of person who is passionate about product quality, customer standards, and getting every last detail spot-on? If so, we've got an opportunity that might just make you bloom.
We're working with one of the UK's most respected ornamental plant producers, a business that combines innovation, sustainability, and a serious love for growing beautiful things, and they're looking for a Senior Technologist to join their passionate technical team.
About the Role
As Senior Technologist, you'll be the go-to expert for all things technical, working closely with retailers, growers, and suppliers to make sure every product looks incredible, performs brilliantly, and meets the highest possible standards.
You'll get stuck into everything from agreeing plant specs and managing customer relationships, to trial work, audits, and improving quality systems. It's a role that's as varied as it is rewarding, perfect for someone who likes to be both in the office and out among the plants.
You'll be:
Leading on technical matters with key customers
Ensuring all products meet agreed specifications and quality standards
Running pre-productions and supporting product launches
Visiting growers and reviewing crops in glasshouses and nurseries
Managing customer feedback, complaints, and continuous improvements
Supporting audit readiness and compliance
Collaborating across teams to keep quality at the heart of everything About You
You're someone who loves detail, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and takes real pride in getting things right. You enjoy working with people at all levels - from growers to customers - and you're confident representing your business in a professional, positive way.
We're looking for:
Experience in a technical or quality-focused horticultural or fresh produce role
Solid understanding of plant quality, production, and hardware
Knowledge of audits, specifications, and quality systems
Great communication and problem-solving skills
A proactive, can-do attitude - someone who rolls up their sleeves and makes things happenBonus points if you have HACCP or audit experience, or formal horticultural qualifications.
What's in It for You
Alongside the chance to work with an industry leader that genuinely values its people, you'll enjoy:
Competitive salary - £(phone number removed) (dependent on experience)
32 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
Cashback on routine healthcare treatments
Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
Long service awards & staff discounts
Free parking
Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Cycle-to-work scheme
Fun company events and a supportive team culture
Why You'll Love It
This is your chance to grow your career with a business that's all about quality, collaboration, and innovation. You'll be working with products people love, in a team that genuinely celebrates success and looks after its own.
If you're ready to take your next step in horticultural or technical management, and want a role that combines responsibility, creativity, and the joy of seeing your work come to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest laterBefore You Apply
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