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Berry Fruit Supervisor / Assistant Grower – Nelson
Take your horticulture career to the next level in beautiful Nelson.
As Berry Fruit Supervisor, you will work closely with the Berry Fruit Grower Manager and Assistant Grower to oversee daily hydroponic berry crop operations. You’ll monitor plant health, manage irrigation, and tackle pest and disease issues promptly. Motivating your team to work efficiently and maintain exceptional quality standards is a key focus, alongside supporting their ongoing development through training, safety leadership, and feedback. Your contribution will help drive plant performance, crop quality, and yield to the highest levels.
Key Responsibilities :
- Support berry crop planning, growing, and harvesting within hydroponic tunnel house systems
- Monitor and respond swiftly to pests, diseases, and irrigation needs
- Inspire and supervise staff to be quality-driven and efficient in their work
- Maintain accurate records and reporting on plant health, EC, pH, and moisture levels
- Lead training sessions, toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and SOPs
- Support equipment checks, fertiliser mixing, and maintain site hygiene
Requirements :
Proven horticultural experience, ideally in berry fruit or protected croppingUnderstanding of hydroponic systems and crop health monitoringStrong leadership with a talent for motivating and managing teamsConfident using Microsoft Office and basic record keeping toolsPractical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skillsAbility to work well independently but thrive as part of a supportive team#J-18808-Ljbffr