Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care Assistant, Agriculture ​/ Farming

Soft Fruit Growing Assistant

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you an experienced and motivated individual with a passion for horticulture, crop production, and high-quality fresh produce?

Do you enjoy working outdoors, monitoring crops, and being part of a close-knit farm production team?

Are you looking to develop your career within a progressive, fast-growing farming business?

Suffolk

• £28,000 - £32,000 depending upon relevant experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Overtime available
• Weekend working required during peak seasonal periods
• Ongoing training and professional development supported
• Employee discount

This role would suit a Soft Fruit Operative, Horticulture Assistant, Crop Production Operative, or Fresh Produce Growing Assistant with strong practical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to crop quality and farm standards.

Our client is a progressive, family-run farming business with significant investment in modern soft fruit production systems, infrastructure, and long-term land stewardship. The business is committed to high environmental standards, efficient water and nutrient use, and continued investment in technology, machinery, and people.

You will be responsible for supporting soft fruit crop production across the farming operation. You will work closely with the Growing Manager to ensure crops are produced to a high quality standard and production targets are achieved.

The role requires flexibility, strong teamwork, and willingness to support wider farm operations during busy periods.

• Support implementation of modern growing systems
• Carry out crop husbandry tasks including pruning, training, and crop maintenance
• Monitor and support irrigation systems to ensure accurate and timely water delivery
• Assist with spraying duties where required
• Monitor and support pest and disease control programmes
• Support harvesting preparation and crop quality monitoring
• Maintain accurate records of crop activities where required
• Support wider soft fruit and farm production activities when required
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, crop care, and site presentation
• Follow all farm health and safety procedures
• Maintain strong environmental and biosecurity standards

• Experience in soft fruit growing such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries
• Experience working with crop irrigation systems
• Good practical skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and proactive work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Basic English communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

• Sprayer certificates (PA1 / PA2 or equivalent)
• Protected cropping or substrate growing experience
• Experience with fertigation systems
• Experience working in commercial horticulture or fresh produce production

• Full-time
• Typically 40 - 48 hours per week
• Overtime available during peak seasonal periods
• Weekend working required during peak periods

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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

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We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Rest assured your application will be handled in complete confidence and your personal details will not be shared with any third party without your prior consent.

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