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Grower, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job in Burton-on-trent, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14, England, UK
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Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-18
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Agriculture / Farming
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 35000 GBP Yearly GBP 30000.00 35000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Burton-on-trent

Do you dream of growing fresh, high-quality crops all year round, free from unpredictable weather? This is your chance to be part of the future of farming.

I'm looking for a Grower to join one of the most exciting and fast-growing businesses in vertical farming. With cutting-edge technology, a commitment to sustainability, and a vision to revolutionise food production, this company is on a mission to feed the world.

This isn't your typical farm job. You'll be working in a high-tech, climate-controlled environment, helping to produce top-quality crops with (Apply online only) times the yield of conventional farms, using just 3% of the water. If you love innovation, sustainability, and working with plants, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Overseeing the cultivation and maintenance of baby leaf and herb crops, ensuring optimal growth and quality.
  • Managing crop trials to bring exciting new products to market.
  • Monitoring and adjusting nutrients, treatments, and pest control in a highly controlled environment.
  • Developing detailed growing instructions for each crop, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
  • Engaging with external stakeholders, including seed and substrate suppliers, to stay ahead of industry trends.
What We're Looking For
  • A relevant degree or 3+ years' experience in commercial growing, horticulture, or agribusiness.
  • A strong mix of scientific knowledge and commercial awareness - you understand both the plants and the business.
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset - someone who takes ownership and gets things done.
Why Join?
  • Innovation at its core - you'll work with cutting-edge technology, constantly improving and evolving.
  • Sustainability-driven - play a key role in reducing food miles, water use, and land consumption.
  • Fast decision-making - work in a dynamic environment where you can have a real impact.
  • Career growth - as the business scales up, exciting new opportunities will emerge, this is a great time to get on the bus.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary - competitive
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Private healthcare scheme
  • 7% pension increasing by 1% each year capped at 10%

If you're an experienced grower looking for a fresh challenge, this is your chance. For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or drop me a message on Linked In. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.

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