ASSISTANT GROWER MANAGER
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Deal
- Salary
- 28000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual + Assistance with accommodation
- Posted
- 06 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 04 Mar 2019
- Sectors
- Agriculture & Outdoor
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are currently seeking an Assistant Grower Manager (Strawberries & Raspberries)
Our client is a highly innovative leader and is the largest substrate strawberry propagator in the UK. Over the last 20 years the company has been developing unique growing systems and aims to provide commercial fruit growers with the highest quality plants and best customer service. Over the last 3 years varieties (strawberry and raspberry) have increased in number, and in addition, have also formed links with new breeding programmes; enabling further expansion of propagation area.
The role would suit someone who has already experience of growing (ideally soft fruit) and is wanting a step up to become an Assistant Manager. Above all - great people supervisory skills are essential for the role - You will need to assist the Propagation Nursery Manager, and help motivate and manage up to 40 staff (during peak times) on site on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
* Technical day to day growing.
* Assess plants for disease, pests and husbandry practice.
* Plan, organise and manage staff on site daily - 40 general staff in peak times.
Key Attributes
* Strong growing and people skills
* Good level of experience with pest and disease within soft fruit industry.
* Understanding of a variety of different nutrition levels, conductivity and water quality requirements.
* Knowledge and experience with irrigation systems, injectors and controllers - drip and overhead.
* Drive and ambition to move forward within the company.
Preferred qualifications
* Agricultural/ horticultural qualification.
* PA1, PA6/ PA9.
* Clean driving licence.
* Forklift driving experience.
How to Apply
Just send through your CV and we will send you the job description. If you are already registered with us, just let us know of your interest by either phone or e-mail: - quoting Ref: 5017CC
Please see our other jobs at Redfox Executive Selection
Our client is a highly innovative leader and is the largest substrate strawberry propagator in the UK. Over the last 20 years the company has been developing unique growing systems and aims to provide commercial fruit growers with the highest quality plants and best customer service. Over the last 3 years varieties (strawberry and raspberry) have increased in number, and in addition, have also formed links with new breeding programmes; enabling further expansion of propagation area.
The role would suit someone who has already experience of growing (ideally soft fruit) and is wanting a step up to become an Assistant Manager. Above all - great people supervisory skills are essential for the role - You will need to assist the Propagation Nursery Manager, and help motivate and manage up to 40 staff (during peak times) on site on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
* Technical day to day growing.
* Assess plants for disease, pests and husbandry practice.
* Plan, organise and manage staff on site daily - 40 general staff in peak times.
Key Attributes
* Strong growing and people skills
* Good level of experience with pest and disease within soft fruit industry.
* Understanding of a variety of different nutrition levels, conductivity and water quality requirements.
* Knowledge and experience with irrigation systems, injectors and controllers - drip and overhead.
* Drive and ambition to move forward within the company.
Preferred qualifications
* Agricultural/ horticultural qualification.
* PA1, PA6/ PA9.
* Clean driving licence.
* Forklift driving experience.
How to Apply
Just send through your CV and we will send you the job description. If you are already registered with us, just let us know of your interest by either phone or e-mail: - quoting Ref: 5017CC
Please see our other jobs at Redfox Executive Selection