Skip to main content

This job has expired

Graduate Grower Manager | Farningham

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Kent
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
8 Sep 2018

View more

Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Grower Jobs
Sector
Horticultural Specialist, Growing

Job Details



Are you looking to start your career in agriculture? Do you want to work for a growing fresh produce company that has big plans for the future? Then would love to hear from you.

We are working with a third-generation family business that has grown to become a major player in the fresh produce industry as they look to take on a Trainee/Graduate Grower Manager to support their business as they continue to expand.

The Job:

You'll be taught how to grow a huge variety of fresh produce including kale, spinach, fresh herbs, legumes, chilies, brassicas and Chinese leaf to name a few.
You'll start off growing under polytunnels before being moved on to different areas of the farm such as outdoor crops.
You'll then be permanently placed in a management position after your period of training on the protected cropping or outdoor cropping side of the farm, depending on what you prefer.

This is a brilliant opportunity for you to work with an interesting and progressive fresh produce business. You'll be given first class training from some of the industry's best growers and receive opportunities for future career progression.

The ideal person will have:

A background in agriculture or horticulture. - A degree in agriculture or horticulture is preferred.
You must have held a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months.
You'll have some tractor driving experience.
You'll be happy to get stuck in and you won't be afraid of hard work.
You'll have a genuine desire to build a career in farm management/growing/fresh produce and you'll be willing to learn.

Any questions? Then do not hesitate to contact Edina on 01780 480 530 or edina@morepeople.co.uk for more information. We would be more than happy to have a chat to discuss how we can help you progress your career.

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

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert