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 01780 480530, email emily@morepeople.co.uk or apply directly here.