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Assistant Soft Fruit Grower
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Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-01
Listing for:
Morepeople 01780
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Agriculture / Farming, Horticulture
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Soft Fruit Grower Assistant
Suffolk
£28,000-£32,000
A commercial soft fruit business is looking for a hands‑on Grower Assistant to support day‑to‑day crop production across strawberries, raspberries and blueberries grown under glass and polytunnel.
This is not a management role
. It's a practical position working closely with the Farm Manager, supporting the growing operation and learning the technical side of soft fruit production.
- Day‑to‑day crop husbandry and plant care
- Monitoring crop health and soil moisture
- Assisting with irrigation and feeding programmes
- Mixing and applying pest and disease treatments (if qualified)
- Crop walks, reporting issues and maintaining high standards
- Weekend work as part of a rota during peak periods
- Agricultural or horticultural experience (soft fruit ideal, not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and a practical mindset
- Interest in irrigation, pest and disease control and crop performance
- FACTS / BASIS desirable, but training available
- Full UK driving licence and Right to Work
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