Job DescriptionProduction Supervisor Grower - Elgin, Scotland - £45,000 per year - 35 hour working week + Great Benefits!
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Production Supervisor Grower to oversee production at a brand-new commercial glasshouse in Scotland. This role involves managing all aspects of ornamental sapling production, including ground preparation, planting, propagation, and harvest. If you have strong technical knowledge of crop nutrition and protection, and experience in commercial growing, this is a fantastic chance to advance your career in a state-of-the-art facility with superb benefits and work-life balance.
Role Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations in the glasshouse, managing high-volume sapling production.
- Lead ground preparation, planting, propagation, growing, pest control, irrigation, and harvest processes.
- Ensure optimal crop nutrition and protection, with a focus on ornamental plants.
- Manage a team, ensuring smooth operation of all production activities.
- Monitor and adjust growing conditions to maximize production efficiency and plant health.
Skills / Experience Required:
- Experience in horticulture, specifically growing under glass.
- Expertise in ornamental plant production (preferred).
- Strong technical knowledge of crop nutrition and protection.
- Relevant qualifications in horticulture, agronomy, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in a similar growing role.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and able to work independently.
Salary / Benefits:
- £45,000+ per year (negotiable depending on experience)
- 35-hour working week with flexible hours
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Employer pension contribution of 25%
- Opportunities for career progression
- Superb working conditions in a brand-new facility
Please click to apply or email your CV to Alain Adorisio, Senior Recruitment Resourcer; AAdorisio@AgriRS.co.uk
We appreciate the interest of all applicants and kindly advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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