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Tunnel Grower (with focus on Tomatoes)

Flourish Produce
Cambridgeshire

Posted: 12 Dec 2025

Deadline: 19 Jan 2026

Compensation: From £26,000 gross (depending on experience and accommodation)

Paid Full-time

Job description

We’re Hiring!

About Flourish Produce

Flourish Produce is a certified organic farm just south of Cambridge. Now in our 8th season, we farm around 80 acres with 3 acres of polytunnels, growing a wide range of vegetables, herbs, salads, fruit, flowers and heritage grains. We supply restaurants, bakers, florists, wholesalers, our farm shop, and produce box customers. Our team varies from 25+ people depending on the season.

About the Role — Grower

We’re looking for a motivated, positive person to join our growing team. This hands-on role involves all aspects of producing and harvesting our crops, with a strong emphasis on heirloom and cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and other tunnel crops in the summer time. We grow an enormous number of varieties providing great scope to develop professional horticultural skills.

You’ll collaborate with seasonal workers and other team members. The role suits someone physically active, organised, proactive, and a clear communicator. A driving licence is required.

**Once trained, responsibilities include:**

1. Planting, weeding and general horticultural work
2. Preparing beds and coordinating with tractor operators
3. Harvesting and post-harvest care and storage
4. Monitoring crop health and spotting pest/disease issues
5. Keeping production records and spreadsheets up to date
6. Installing and managing irrigation
7. Working with supervisors and the office team to forecast yields and minimise waste
8. Light supervision of seasonal staff
9. Maintaining polytunnels, tools and equipment

Details

Full-time, salaried position. Staff receive a shop discount and free fresh produce. Potential for shared on-farm housing depending on circumstances.

Application information

Email your CV and cover letter (explaining your interest and relevant experience) to office@flourishproduce.co.uk 

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