Head Grower

Other
Midlothian
June 3, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Head Grower

£30,000-£38,000 DOE Full Time Permanent Scotland, Central Belt

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Grower to join a commercial glasshouse nursery specialising in the production of bedding plants and poinsettias. This role is ideal for a technically capable grower who enjoys hands on responsibility and takes pride in producing high quality ornamental crops within a protected environment.

Working as part of an established growing team, you will play a key role in the day to day management of crops, from propagation through to finished plants. This is a technically focused position suited to someone confident in making informed growing decisions and managing plant health at scale.

What’s on Offer

  • £30,000-£38,000 DOE
  • A technically focused growing role with responsibility and autonomy
  • Opportunity to work with high quality ornamental crops
  • A stable, permanent position within an established commercial nursery
  • Supportive team environment with scope for ongoing development

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage crops through all stages of production within glasshouse environments
  • Technical growing of bedding plants and poinsettias to high quality standards
  • Monitor crop health, identify pest and disease issues, and apply controls
  • Carry out spraying operations in line with legislation and product labels (PA1 & PA6 essential)
  • Manage irrigation, feeding programmes, and climate control systems
  • Maintain plant quality, uniformity, and presentation throughout the growing cycle
  • Work closely with the wider growing and production team during peak seasonal periods

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Grower or Horticulturist within a glasshouse or protected environment
  • Strong technical growing knowledge and hands on crop management experience
  • Experience growing bedding plants is highly desirable, poinsettia experience an advantage
  • Holds PA1 and PA6 spraying licences (essential)
  • Comfortable working with irrigation and climate control systems
  • FLT and full UK driving licences are beneficial but not essential
  • Reliable, detail focused, and able to work independently and as part of a team

For more information, please contact Stanley at MorePeople on or email .

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