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Senior Growing Assistant (Soft Fruit)

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CO11, Foxash Estate, Essex

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Senior Growing Assistant (Soft Fruit)
Ardleigh, Colchester
£38,000 – £42,000 per annum
Pin Point Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Growing Assistant to join a successful and forward-thinking soft fruit business based in Ardleigh, Colchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong horticultural and irrigation experience to play a key role within a modern commercial growing operation.
You will support the Growing Manager in delivering high-quality Class 1 fruit production through effective irrigation, climate control, crop management, and team support across glasshouse and tunnel operations.
Key Responsibilities
  * Crop & Irrigation Management
  * Monitor and manage irrigation and fertigation across all growing sites, with a focus on glasshouse crops
  * Maintain accurate fertiliser and irrigation usage records
  * Operate irrigation software systems including Dream and Talgil
  * Adjust feeding recipes and irrigation strategies in line with crop requirements
  * Support crop trials and report findings to the Growing Manager
  * Maintain high standards of plant health and crop performance
  * Climate & Glasshouse Operations
  * Manage climate control systems including heating, venting, and environmental controls
  * Support maintenance and upkeep of glasshouses and associated systems
  * Report maintenance issues and assist in organising repairs and preventative maintenance
  * Team Support & Supervision
  * Work collaboratively with the wider growing and operational teams
  * Assist with supervising and training team members
  * Share knowledge and best practices to support business objectives
  * Provide weekend and holiday cover where required
Candidate Requirements
  * Previous experience within commercial horticulture or soft fruit growing
  * Strong understanding of irrigation and fertigation systems
  * Experience working with glasshouse climate control systems
  * Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  * Good organisational and communication skills
  * Supervisory or team leadership experience beneficial
  * Full UK driving licence

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