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Grower / Supervisor

Employer
MorePeople
Location
England, Kent
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
12 Nov 2020

Job Details



We are excited to be working with a fourth-generation family-run nursery who are looking for a grower to join the team. Are you a grower supervisor looking for a new challenge? Or are you working in a commercial nursery with aspirations to build a career? Then this could be the job for you.

The Business

They are a successful commercial nursery supplying to garden centres, wholesalers, and landscapers. They grow across 10 hectares, growing in modern glass, polytunnels and outdoors. Specialising in bedding and pot plants, they grow the highest quality stock for their customers.

The Job

Working closely with the team, you will ensure that targets and deadlines are met. You will have a good understanding of pest and diseases and be confident in carrying out related tasks. You will assist in the growing and management of the crops, and take charge of specific, growing related activities. Spraying will fall into your remit, as well as any other general crop husbandry required.

You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a commercial growing environment, ideally with hands-on growing skills in bedding or pot plants. You will enjoy variety in the role and be happy to take part in a range of tasks from potting to despatch. You will hold your PA1 and PA6 certificates, as spraying is a requirement in the role. You will be a strong team player and keen to meet targets set.

Sound interesting? Apply below! For more information, contact Sarah on 01780 480530, or sarah@morepeople.co.uk

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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