Assistant Grower in Watford

Looking to develop your growing career with one of the UK's most advanced horticultural businesses?
We're recruiting on behalf of a highly innovative fresh produce business that is investing heavily in technology, sustainability and the future of UK food production. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Grower to join a modern protected growing operation and play a key role in supporting crop performance, plant health and production quality. Working closely with an experienced growing team, you'll gain exposure to climate control, irrigation management, crop monitoring, pest and disease management, and data-driven growing techniques. This role offers an excellent pathway for someone looking to progress into a Grower position in the future.
Why Apply?
Develop your career within a highly technical growing environment. Work alongside experienced growers and agronomy professionals. Gain hands-on experience with modern climate and irrigation systems. Be part of a business investing heavily in technology and innovation. Take on real responsibility and develop your decision-making skills. Clear progression opportunities towards a Grower role. Competitive salary and benefits package.
The Opportunity
As Assistant Grower, you'll support the growing team in the day-to-day management of commercial protected crops, helping to optimise plant health, productivity and quality. You'll assist with crop monitoring, irrigation and nutrition management, yield forecasting, crop registration and pest and disease assessments while working closely with colleagues across the operation. This is a varied and hands-on role that combines practical growing responsibilities with data analysis and technical decision-making. You'll play an important role in ensuring growing plans are delivered effectively while continually developing your own skills and knowledge. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced growing technology while learning from experienced industry professionals.
About You
We're looking for someone with a passion for horticulture and a genuine desire to build a long-term career in commercial growing. You'll ideally bring: Experience within protected cropping, nursery production or a commercial growing environment. Strong organisational and planning skills. Good attention to detail and an analytical mindset. Confidence using technology and data to support decision-making. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks. Ambition to progress into a Grower position over time.
Desirable Qualifications
PA1, PA6 and PA9 certifications. Forklift Truck Licence. Horticultural qualification or relevant industry experience. Experience with climate control and irrigation systems such as Priva. Strong IT skills, including Excel and production reporting systems.
What's On Offer?
Competitive salary and benefits package. In addition, you'll benefit from: Structured career development and training opportunities. Exposure to cutting-edge protected growing technology. The opportunity to work with experienced growers and industry specialists. Long-term progression within an expanding horticultural business. A supportive environment where development and learning are encouraged.
Apply Today
This is an outstanding opportunity for somebody looking to develop their technical growing knowledge and take the next step in their horticultural career. If you're passionate about crop production and want to build a future in commercial growing, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? For an informal chat, please call
Kieran Duncan-Johal
on
01780 480530 , email
or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have and we can sort the rest later.
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