Job Description
Our client, an award-winning business within agriculture and soft fruit production, based in Suffolk, has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Growing Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The successful Senior Growing Assistant should have:
Proven experience of growing at least one of the soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries
Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and crop management practices
Experience managing inputs, costs, and working to production targets
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team
Use of irrigation programs (Dream & Talgil)
In this role, the Senior Growing Assistant will be responsible for:
Maintaining and irrigating crops to maximise Class 1 fruit quality and yield
Monitoring irrigation usage & fertigation in all sites ensuring efficient water management
Delivering budgeted volume of Class 1 fruits to meet quality standards & targets
Tracking growing inputs and costs to support budget targets
Monitoring crop health and supporting decision-making on crop management
Working closely with the wider farm team to ensure production targets and quality standards are met
Supervising and training others, and sharing experience & knowledge
Following company policies, Health & Safety legislation, Supermarket Standards
Climate systems management such as heating, venting, glass cleaning etc.
Reporting any maintenance issues via Snapfix
Maintai9n fertiliser usage records & reports
Trialling of new varieties as required.
Our client is offering the successful Senior Growing Assistant a salary in the region of £38,000 - £42,000 plus benefits including holiday allowance, training and development opportunities, and a supportive and collaborative working environment.
If you are a motivated and knowledgeable soft fruit grower with a passion for delivering high-quality crops, apply now so our team can make contact. Don't delay because this opportunity is not to be missed!
