Senior Grower
Senior Grower
Job description
If you're the kind of grower who notices a climate tweak before the system does…
Who walks a glasshouse and instantly knows what needs adjusting…
And who enjoys leading from the front, not just sitting behind a screen…
Then this could be your next move!
I'm working with a major UK glasshouse business (seriously impressive scale, but still family-rooted in its values) to find a Senior Grower for one of their sites.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take real ownership of crop performance across a high-tech site, focussing on tomatoes and cucumbers.
What you'll be doing
You'll be the go-to person for everything growing-related on site, working closely with the Growing Director and Operations Manager to keep standards high and performance even higher.
Day-to-day, that means:
- Owning climate control, irrigation and crop steering to get the very best out of every plant
- Monitoring crop performance and making smart, timely adjustments
- Working closely with IPM teams to keep crops healthy and thriving
- Leading from the front - regular crop walks, supporting team leaders, and guiding growers
- Managing and developing 1-2 growers, helping them step up their game
- Keeping detailed crop records, forecasts and reports (without letting it take over your day)
- Contributing to cropping strategy and longer-term planning
- Making sure energy, water and inputs are used as efficiently as possible
- Playing a key role in weekly planning and decision-making meetings
In short - you'll have real influence over how the site performs.
The Setup
- Fully glasshouse-based role (no bouncing between sites)
- High-tech environment with modern systems and infrastructure
- Strong collaboration across growing, ops and technical teams
- A business that genuinely invests in sustainability and innovation
What I'm looking for
You're likely already a Senior Grower or an experienced Grower ready to step up, with:
- Strong experience in protected cropping (cucumbers ideal, tomatoes or peppers also relevant)
- Confidence managing climate, irrigation and crop strategy
- A practical, hands-on approach - you're visible in the glasshouse, not just behind a laptop
- Leadership ability - someone people listen to and learn from
- Good data awareness (you can interpret numbers and act on them)
- A proactive mindset - spotting issues early and taking ownership
What's on offer
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- Private medical insurance + medical cash plan
- Pension (matched up to 5%)
- Life assurance
- Retail & leisure discounts
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
If you're ready to step into a role where your decisions genuinely impact crop performance (and business success), I'd love to have a chat.
Interested? Please call Emily on +44 1780 480530, email [email protected] or apply directly here.