Head Grower

Head Grower Horticulture £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 If you are an experienced glasshouse grower, I'd be happy to discuss this opportunity further. For more information, please contact Stanley at MorePeople on or email .