Senior Growing Assistant; Soft Fruit

Position: Senior Growing Assistant (Soft Fruit)
Location: Manningtree

We're hiring 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.
The successful candidate 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

To apply for this role, please submit your CV to Pin Point Recruitment