Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Lincoln Lincolnshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
GROWER – PROTECTED CROPPING
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £45,000 DOE
Accommodation: Available
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
We are recruiting an experienced Grower to join a modern and progressive protected cropping operation in the East of England.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage day-to-day commercial crop production.
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Monitor crop health, quality and yields.
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Oversee irrigation, fertigation and nutrition programmes.
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Monitor growing environments and climate conditions.
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Implement crop protection and IPM strategies.
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Analyse crop performance and maintain accurate records.
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Work closely with production and technical teams.
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Support continuous improvement across growing operations.
Candidate Requirements:
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Previous commercial growing experience.
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Protected cropping experience essential.
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Soft fruit experience highly desirable.
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Strong knowledge of irrigation and crop nutrition.
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Understanding of climate-controlled growing systems.
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Knowledge of pest and disease management.
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Minimum NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent relevant qualification.
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Legal right to work in the UK or valid visa permitting employment.
What's on Offer:
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Competitive salary depending on experience.
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Accommodation available.
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Long-term career development opportunities.
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Modern and progressive growing environment