Grower
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Position Overview & Specifications
Grower required
Job Ref: W101
Established for over 80 years, the wholesale nursery is dedicated to producing high quality plants and has a dynamic approach to growing. Along with this they provide excellent customer care and have built up a good reputation throughout the horticultural industry.
Job Description:
A vacancy has become available for a grower overseeing seasonal bedding production with some additional perennial production. The grower will be responsible for overseeing the team of production staff which currently consists of 4, however this does fluctuate seasonally. The employer is looking for someone with previous experience working in a wholesale nursery with a strong understanding of nursery production and plant after care.
The nursery itself is set out over 8 acres and plants are grown under glass and within polytunnels. The grower will be responsible for all record keeping from delivery of young plant stock through to saleable product. The nursery currently has a 7 – 10 day spraying regime and therefore both PA1 & PA6 spraying qualifications will be required as well as an understanding of the current pesticides and organic controls available for the control of a wide of pest and disease.
Candidates will ideally have experience setting up and operating a range of production machinery including tray / pot fillers, transplanting machine and compost mixers, although training can be provided.
Some flexibility will be required depending on the demands of the season.
If this Grower vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Matthew Parker.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: W101
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Grower roles across Horticruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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