About the role
We are working confidentially with a highly experienced horticultural professional who is currently seeking their next long-term opportunity within the UK horticulture and fresh produce sector.
With over 20 years of experience across commercial soft fruit production, hydroponics, protected cropping, irrigation management and controlled environment growing, this candidate offers an excellent combination of technical growing knowledge, leadership and commercial experience.
A particular strength is their extensive expertise in PRIVA climate control systems, irrigation, fertigation and crop optimisation.
NEXT ROLE
This candidate is interested in discussing senior growing and technical management opportunities where they can utilise their experience to improve crop performance, production efficiency and growing operations.
Potential Roles:
- Head of Growing
- Senior Grower
- Growing Manager
- Technical Growing Manager
- Irrigation & Fertigation Manager
Sector: Horticulture / Soft Fruit / Protected Cropping / Hydroponics
Location: Flexible throughout the UK
Relocation: Fully flexible
Availability: December 2026
Salary Expectations: Circa £60,000 + Accommodation
HORTICULTURE & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
- Extensive commercial strawberry and cucumber production experience
- PRIVA and Hoogendoorn climate control systems
- Advanced irrigation and fertigation management
- Hydroponic growing and nutrient management
- Crop steering and root-zone optimisation
- Integrated Pest Management and biological crop protection
- Production planning and yield improvement
- Growing team leadership and staff development
- Controlled environment and vertical farming experience
COMMERCIAL TRACK RECORD
This candidate has a proven track record of improving crop yields, optimising growing conditions and significantly reducing production costs.
Their ability to combine practical growing expertise with advanced irrigation technology and commercial awareness makes them particularly valuable to large-scale horticultural operations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- BSc (Hons) Horticulture – First Class Honours
- FACTS Qualified
- PA1 & PA6 Pesticide Certificates
- Full UK Driving Licence
YOUR NEXT HIRE COULD ALREADY BE TALKING TO US
At Talent Agri, we work confidentially with experienced professionals across UK agriculture, horticulture and fresh produce who are actively considering their next career move.
If you are looking to strengthen your growing or technical management team, contact us to discuss this candidate and arrange a confidential introduction.
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07491 749653
Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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