https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-growing-assistant-soft-fruit-pin-point-recruitment--7e76ad4d-7f63-4ecc-b40c-c50240699597 RSS feed for Senior Growing Assistant (Soft Fruit) at Pin Point Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:43:12 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-growing-assistant-soft-fruit-pin-point-recruitment--7e76ad4d-7f63-4ecc-b40c-c50240699597 https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-growing-assistant-soft-fruit-pin-point-recruitment--7e76ad4d-7f63-4ecc-b40c-c50240699597 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manningtree | Salary: £38000 - £42000/annum | Type: Permanent | We're hiring an experienced Senior Growing Assistant to join a successful and forward-thinking soft fruit business based in Ardleigh, Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong horticultural and irrigation experience to play a key role within a modern commercial growing operation. The successful candidate will support the Growing Manager in delivering high-quality Class 1 fruit production through effective irrigation, climate control, crop management, and team support across glasshouse and tunnel operations. Key Responsibilities Crop & Irrigation Management Monitor and manage irrigation and fertigation across all growing sites, with a focus on glasshouse crops Maintain accurate fertiliser and irrigation usage records Operate irrigation software systems including Dream and Talgil Adjust feeding recipes and irrigation strategies in line with crop requirements Support crop trials and report findings to the Growing Manager Maintain high standards of plant health and crop performance Climate & Glasshouse Operations Manage climate control systems including heating, venting, and environmental controls Support maintenance a... Permanent