<div class="trix-content"> <div><strong>Grower<br></strong><br></div><div>Here at Lincolnshire Herbs, we have a fantastic opportunity to join the glasshouse Team as a Grower.&nbsp; Based in Bourne, Lincolnshire we are the UK’s largest grower of fresh cut and living pot herbs.<br><br></div><div>Green is not just a colour; at Lincolnshire Herbs it is a lifestyle.&nbsp; We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment, through sustainable innovation and harvesting technology.<br><br></div><div>If you are passionate about plants and want to sow the seed to a new career, we want to hear from you.<br><br></div><div>The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to develop their plant knowledge and increase their practical horticulture experience.<br><br></div><div>Enthusiasm, ambition and thirst for knowledge are essential. If you think this may be the position for you get in touch and apply.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Responsibilities<br></strong><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; To monitor the crop for pests and diseases, carefully planning and managing the biological control application plan and utilising pesticide application where necessary as a last resort.&nbsp;</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; To continuously challenge the growing process and to improve product quality &amp; efficiencies.&nbsp;</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; Attend the external agronomy fortnightly visits and initiate corrective actions identified.&nbsp;</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; Monitor seed counts, germination rates and adjust as required.</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; Assist in the planting and seeding of crops. Ensure that plants in appropriate soil conditions.</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; Responsible for watering and fertilizing of plants as per schedule.&nbsp;</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; To monitor the soil levels and adjust accordingly.&nbsp;</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; To action daily, weekly, and monthly task lists, examples of tasks include:&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp; &nbsp; Weekly crops walk with Lead Grower and the Commercial, Ops and Technical Team.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o&nbsp; &nbsp; Taking monthly press-water samples and adjusting nutrient PH as&nbsp; &nbsp; necessary&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o&nbsp; &nbsp; Sulphur Pot management</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o&nbsp; &nbsp; Rosemary PHA Xylella checks<br><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications / Experience<br></strong><br></div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Previous glasshouse experience would be useful.</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;NROSO membership and hold PA1 &amp; PA6 certification (this can be attained in role if required)</div><div>·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to work independently and in a team.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>“Your future is in your hands. You just have to plant the right seeds”<br></strong><br></div> </div>