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Assistant Propagation Manager | Faversham, Kent

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Kent, Faversham
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
3 Aug 2018

Job Details



We're working with a leading UK soft fruit propagator as they look to take on an Assistant Propagation Manager.

The Company:

Our client provides commercial fruit growers with high quality plug plants and excellent customer service. They have achieved this by investing heavily in developing unique and innovative growing systems, giving them an edge over their competitors. Over the recent years, this propagation company has experienced strong business growth and expansion, hence why they are now looking for an Assistant Propagation Manager to join the team.

The Job:

With the support and guidance of the Propagation Manager your main responsibility will be the technical day-to-day growing of plants. You'll also assess plants for pests and diseases and encourage best plant husbandry practice across the propagation site. You'll also assist in the organisation and management of both permanent and seasonal staff.

The Candidate:

To become Assistant Propagation Manager you'll have a strong background in growing fresh produce/horticultural plants (preferably soft fruit). You'll have knowledge of pests and diseases in fresh produce and be able to identify them whilst crop walking. It is also important that you have experience of irrigation systems, an understanding of different nutrition levels, conductivity and water quality requirements.

Ideally, you'll have an agricultural/horticultural qualification and your PA1, PA6/PA9 spraying certificates. Forklift driving experience is also a plus. It is essential that you have a full driving licence.

If you are interested in finding out more please contact Edina Bremner on 01780 480 530 or edina@morepeople.co.uk to have a confidential conversation.

Company

MorePeople is a specialist recruitment business providing permanent and interim solutions for the Produce & Horticulture, Food, Agriculture and Garden & Leisure sectors across the UK and internationally. Our focus is on retail and foodservice supply chains, from ‘own label’ suppliers to blue chip brands.

Founded in 2000, our team comprises extremely knowledgeable ex-industry professionals and professional recruiters who are passionate about the sectors. We take a functional approach to recruitment with dedicated teams for Commercial, Technical, Operational, HR and Finance roles. The majority of placements are for permanent, full-time professional roles ranging from Junior Managers to Senior Directors.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01780 480530
Location
Riverside Suite
Cherryholt House
Cherryholt Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 2EP
United Kingdom

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