14/04/2026
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Worldwide Fruit
Tree Fruit Technician
PASSION, INNOVATION, QUALITY, TOGETHER
Why Join Us?
Are you ready to make your mark in the world of fresh produce? Join our dynamic UK tree fruit technical team, based near Canterbury, Kent, and help shape the future of the UK tree fruit industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career, this is your chance to work with one of the leading organisations in UK produce with a strong focus on delivering high quality products, exciting innovation and product development.
About the Role
As a Tree Fruit Technician, you’ll play a key part in working closely with our growers, helping to support the production of the crops and being a member of our new variety development team. You’ll work hands-on with growers and colleagues to support the sales of UK apples and pears to a range of UK customers. If you’re curious about crop production, quality assessments, post-harvest processes, and love working both in the field and with data, you’ll thrive here.
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate & Innovate: Be part of a passionate team testing new varieties at our UK sites. You’ll assess, report, and recommend improvements that drive our success.
• Shape the Future: Get involved in our industry-leading breeding programme, helping to select and advance standout varieties through rigorous testing.
• Harvest Insights: Work closely with growers during harvest, providing expert advice on fruit maturity and picking times.
• See the World: Enjoy opportunities to travel and evaluate new varieties being developed globally.
• Build for Success: Help develop technical blueprints for new pipeline varieties and support R&D projects that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Support Growers: Assist with store monitoring, reporting, and procurement, and help manage grower licenses and planting plans.
• Grow your Knowledge and Expertise: The fresh produce industry has so much to offer as a career path. It’s a fast moving, exciting industry with an important function in UK food system. You will develop a range of skills that will support your career development and open up opportunities depending on your preferred career pathway.
What You’ll Bring
• A background in biological sciences is preferred but not essential.
• GCSE grade C+ in Maths and English and preferably one core science based subject.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical, hands-on approach.
• A self-starter and a methodical mindset and the ability to deliver results on time.
• Confidence using spreadsheets and presentation tools.
• Flexibility to work both in the office and on farms during key seasons and to deliver the extra mile when required.
• A collaborative spirit, great interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude toward learning. Full training will be provided through working closely with our expert team.
• Applicants will need a full UK driving license and their own vehicle for travel.
Salary and Benefits
• A competitive package based on your experience and qualifications.
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Ready to grow your career with us? Apply today and help us cultivate the next generation of exceptional fruit!
Contact Tony Harding [email protected] for more information
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