Technical Grower

Technical Grower - Vertical Farming | Burton Upon Trent | DOE

Are you passionate about plants? Do you dream of growing fresh, high-quality crops all year round, free from unpredictable weather? This is your chance to be part of the future of farming.

We're looking for a Baby Leaf & Herb Grower to join one of the most exciting and fast-growing businesses in vertical farming. With cutting-edge technology, a commitment to sustainability, and a vision to revolutionize food production, this company is on a mission to feed the world.

This isn't your typical farm job. You'll be working in a high-tech, climate-controlled environment, helping to produce top-quality crops with (Apply online only) times the yield of conventional farms-using just 3% of the water. If you love innovation, sustainability, and working with plants, this is the role for you.

• Overseeing the cultivation and maintenance of baby leaf and herb crops, ensuring optimal growth and quality.
• Managing crop trials to bring exciting new products to market.
• Monitoring and adjusting nutrients, treatments, and pest control in a highly controlled environment.
• Developing detailed growing instructions for each crop, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Engaging with external stakeholders, including seed and substrate suppliers, to stay ahead of industry trends.

• A relevant degree or 3+ years' experience in commercial growing, horticulture, or agribusiness.
• A strong mix of scientific knowledge and commercial awareness-you understand both the plants and the business.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset-someone who takes ownership and gets things done.
• Confidence in presenting findings to colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.

• Innovation at its core - you'll work with cutting-edge technology, constantly improving and evolving.
• Sustainability-driven - play a key role in reducing food miles, water use, and land consumption.
• Fast decision-making - work in a dynamic environment where you can have a real impact.
• Career growth - as the business scales up, exciting new opportunities will emerge.

If you're an experienced grower looking for a fresh challenge in the most exciting area of agriculture, this is your chance. For an informal chat about the position, please call me, Emily, on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or drop me a message on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.