Company Overview
Volmary Ltd is the UK operation of the European Volmary family of businesses. Our business is 100 years old and in total our group employees total over 1500 people, of which 180 work in our Cambridgeshire nursery.
Our Wisbech St. Mary site has 50 acres of land with 20 acres of efficient glasshouses, Polythene greenhouses, energy centres. We are focused on serving UK based growers and distributors with high quality young plants and providing high quality service levels in a friendly and professional manner.
Summary
We are looking for a Grower to join our team.
Whether you're early in your growing career or looking to build on your existing experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with an international young plant & seed producer.
We will support you and encourage you to grow within our business, just like our plants.
Our workforce is at the heart of our operation therefore, investment in people is important to us and the future of Volmary.
THE ROLE
You'll be part of the small growing team, taking responsibility for a dedicated area of glass. This is a hands-on, technical role where no two days are the same.
You'll be involved in:
· Crop walking and monitoring plant health
· Managing pests and diseases
· Following and adjusting growing schedules
· Spraying and irrigation
· General crop farming
· Working closely with the production and wider nursery teams
You'll report to a highly experienced Technical Manager and work alongside the Head Grower, giving you the chance to learn and grow your skills in a supportive environment.
Working Pattern
The role is seasonal in nature, so workloads will vary throughout the year. Weekend working is required during busy periods to help ensure the highest standards of crop care and production.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
· A horticulture or related qualification
· Ideally, you'll have commercial growing experience
· PA1 and PA6 certificates
· A practical, hands-on approach, you're happy pulling hoses and operating sprayers
· A genuine interest in plant production and a desire to develop your career
WHAT WE OFFER
· Competitive hourly pay
· Overtime opportunities
· Full-time permanent role
· 28 days holiday (pro rata)
· Onsite parking
· Casual Dress
· Company Events
NEXT STEP
If you are passionate about plants and want to make an impact in the horticultural industry, we invite you to apply and grow your career with us at Volmary!
Pay: £26,350.00-£30,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wisbech Saint Mary PE13 4RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- PA1 Pesticide Certificate & PA6 Spraying Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
