We're hiring an experienced Senior Growing Assistant to join a successful and forward-thinking soft fruit business based in Ardleigh, Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong horticultural and irrigation experience to play a key role within a modern commercial growing operation.
The successful candidate will support the Growing Manager in delivering high-quality Class 1 fruit production through effective irrigation, climate control, crop management, and team support across glasshouse and tunnel operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Crop & Irrigation Management
* Monitor and manage irrigation and fertigation across all growing sites, with a focus on glasshouse crops
* Maintain accurate fertiliser and irrigation usage records
* Operate irrigation software systems including Dream and Talgil
* Adjust feeding recipes and irrigation strategies in line with crop requirements
* Support crop trials and report f...