Position: Job Type: Location: Posted: Salary:
Growing Manager – Fresh Produce Permanent Hereford, Herefordshire £25000 - £65000 per annum + DOE

Responsibilities

  • Manage plant life cycles from propagation to harvest, including flower mapping and variety optimisation.

  • Develop crop plans for glasshouses, heated tunnels, and traditional tunnels, with long-term forecasting for commercial needs.

  • Diagnose and resolve crop issues, creating effective solutions.

  • Plan crop costs, labour, and annual husbandry tasks with the operations team.

  • Use PRIVA for heating, irrigation, and fertigation strategies; adjust feed and substrate as required.

  • Design and deliver biological and spray programs, including environmental assessments.

  • Report monthly against budgets, maintain accurate records, and lead audits.

  • Lead and support growing teams, aligning work with business priorities and customer requirements.

  • Drive continuous improvement across the farm, enhancing processes, OTIF performance, and customer value.

  • Ensure compliance with company and statutory policies and procedures.

Skills

  • Practical, decisive, and commercially focused with strong problem-solving skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of modern protected soft fruit growing techniques.

  • Strong planning, organisation, and attention to detail across multiple production areas.

  • Experienced, hands-on grower with excellent communication and team leadership skills.

  • Ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.

  • Preferable certifications: FACTS, BASIS, PRIVA, PA1, PA2, PA6a/b.

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