Soft Fruit Grower Assistant

Suffolk
£28,000-£32,000

A commercial soft fruit business is looking for a hands-on Grower Assistant to support day-to-day crop production across strawberries, raspberries and blueberries grown under glass and polytunnel.

This is not a management role. It's a practical position working closely with the Farm Manager, supporting the growing operation and learning the technical side of soft fruit production.

The role will involve:

• Day-to-day crop husbandry and plant care

• Monitoring crop health and soil moisture

• Assisting with irrigation and feeding programmes

• Mixing and applying pest and disease treatments (if qualified)

• Crop walks, reporting issues and maintaining high standards

• Weekend work as part of a rota during peak periods

What we're looking for:

• Agricultural or horticultural experience (soft fruit ideal, not essential)

• Strong attention to detail and a practical mindset

• Interest in irrigation, pest and disease control and crop performance

• FACTS / BASIS desirable, but training available

• Full UK driving licence and Right to Work

Next Steps:

Apply with your CV below - if it's not fully up to date, that's fine. Sent it to kieran@morepeople.co.uk or call me on 01780780530.