Senior Growing Assistant (Soft Fruit)

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