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Growing Assistant
- Annual Salary: 14 - 16 per hour
- Location: Ross on Wye
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Join a leading soft fruit production company as a Growing Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality raspberries and blueberries. You will play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of production from growing to harvest.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Perform husbandry and growing tasks such as tunnel construction and maintenance, support systems, and assisting with new growing projects.
- Monitor production jobs including growing and harvest processes.
- Manage, train, and monitor the performance of the supervising team and seasonal staff.
- Coordinate the day-to-day logistics of work teams.
- Host training inductions for new employees.
- Monitor health and safety and report any issues.
- Maintain accurate production records.
- Step in to cover for the Harvest Assistant when absent.
- During the winter, work regular hours (Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week). During the busy harvest season, expect long hours and weekend work.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with soft fruit growing or harvest is beneficial, but full training will be provided.
- Practically minded with a hands-on approach.
- Strong organisation and planning skills.
- Experience managing groups of people.
- Innovative thinking and a positive approach.
- Passion for working in the Fresh Produce Industry.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of Russian or Bulgarian would be advantageous but is not required.
- Must have the right to work in the UK long term and a full clean driving licence.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Accommodation available for the right candidate.
- Opportunity to work in a thriving industry with a supportive team.
To apply for the Growing Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
