Senior Soft Fruit Growing Assistant

Our client, an award-winning business within agriculture and soft fruit production, based in Suffolk, has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Growing Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful Senior Growing Assistant should have: Proven experience of growing at least one of the soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and crop management practices Experience managing inputs, costs, and working to production targets Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team Use of irrigation programs (Dream and Talgil) In this role, the Senior Growing Assistant will be responsible for: Maintaining and irrigating crops to maximise Class 1 fruit quality and yield Monitoring irrigation usage and fertigation in all sites ensuring efficient water management Delivering budgeted volume of Class 1 fruits to meet quality standards and targets Tracking growing inputs and costs to support budget targets Monitoring crop health and supporting decision-making on crop management Working closely with the wider farm team to ensure production targets and quality standards are met Supervising and training others, and sharing experience and knowledge Following company policies, Health and Safety legislation, Supermarket Standards Climate systems management such as heating, ..... full job details .....