Job Description

About Us

We're on a mission to change the world by growing better

We're a full-scale, energy-saving, sustainably powered vertical farm, on a bold mission to transform the farming system for the better--creating nutritious, affordable, and delicious food that doesn't cost the earth.

Our purpose? To change the world by growing better. We're tackling one of the world's biggest challenges--sustainable food production--while empowering communities to thrive on better, greener food choices. By 2050, 1 in 3 people will be eating vertically farmed food, proving we can feed a growing world using less land.

We boldly grow where no one has grown before. Our vertically farmed produce is made possible by an incredible team of rocket scientists (see what we did there?), engineers, leaf whisperers, and passionate people. We grow together--collaborating, challenging, and supporting each other.

Our team has grown to 130 people, and we're always looking for passionate, plant-loving, purpose-driven individuals. At GrowUp, we believe in standing tall, doing what we say we'll do, and taking pride in our work. We're looking for people driven by purpose, ready to think big, and excited about creating a better world through sustainable food systems.

Our Story

In 2013, we started combining technologies to grow better food with less impact on the planet. Our breakthrough? Cracking the biggest challenge in vertical farming--energy. We use renewable heating and cooling to reduce our reliance on electricity and dramatically cut energy costs.

We're growers with a deep-rooted respect for the British farming tradition. Using technology, innovation, and bold thinking, we aim to solve global food production challenges and build a more resilient food system.

From an idea eleven years ago to 100m+ investment and the creation of Pepperness in Sandwich, Kent, we're growing toward a better future, supported by Generate Capital, a US Public Benefit Corporation.

This is just the tip of the iceberg. More farms, more crops, more impact.

Our Values

Deep Rooted
We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet and our business. We're powered by purpose.

Think Big
We're courageous innovators. We thrive on bold ambitions. We avoid unnecessary complexity.

Grow Together
We're one team. We collaborate around the same goal. We challenge each other to unlock our full potential.

Stand Tall
We do what we say we're going to do. We're proud of our work. We celebrate it.

Where We Work

PEPPERNESS - Our Flagship Farm

Located in Sandwich, Kent, Pepperness grows, harvests, and packs salad leaves under one roof. Built on a reclaimed car park, it spans the equivalent of 1,000 acres of farmland and embodies our sustainable, resilient future of food.

Our team drives us forward--growers, tech minds, and problem solvers -- unlocking smarter, better, and more sustainable systems. We grow together.

Other Sites

We have teams in London and Edinburgh, focusing on Growth, Finance, and Impact -- cross-functional and highly collaborative.

Hours

Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm

Your Role

If you're a Facilities and Hygiene Operative looking to have a big impact in a brand-new facility, this could be the prefect role for you! You will be right at the heart of our state-of-the-art Vertical Farm in Sandwich, Kent, where you will be supporting the site in producing delicious food products by providing first-hand quality & technical support, ensuring site compliance and day to day task.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

To maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation throughout the facility, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for all employees and visitors.

Hygiene & Cleaning Duties:

Perform daily and scheduled cleaning of production areas, offices, restrooms, canteens, and communal spaces. Ensure all cleaning activities comply with health, safety, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP, GMP, COSHH). Clean and sanitize machinery, equipment, and work surfaces as required. Replenish consumables such as soap, paper towels, and cleaning supplies. Handle cleaning chemicals safely and maintain accurate usage logs. Monitor and maintain hygiene equipment, reporting defects promptly.
Facility Support Duties:

Support waste segregation and disposal according to environmental policies. Conduct deep cleans and hygiene audits as scheduled. Assist with pest control inspections and preventative measures. Respond promptly to cleaning or hygiene requests from management or staff. Maintain stock of cleaning materials and report shortages to the supervisor.

What's in it for you?

Be part of a great business - you will be in one of the fastest growing and most exciting businesses in the vertical farming industry. Be part of a great team - you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business. Grow yourself - a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level. Share our passion for driving change for good - we're B Corp certified and driving sustainable food production is at the heart of what we do.

Benefits

Competitive salary Annual bonus based on performance 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Group Income Protection Private Health Insurance Enhanced maternity & paternity leave 5% employer pension contribution Mental health & coaching support (Agile) Learning Allowance Cycle to Work Scheme Paid volunteering days Referral bonus (500 per hire) Anniversary rewards Quarterly team socials and events
The hiring process

Talent Screen - Initial video call Hiring Manager Interview - Deep dive over Teams On-site Interview - Task + cultural alignment Offer - Verbal + written offer
Our team is the most valuable part of our business - our success is defined by the hard-working, brilliant and enthusiastic people we employ. Our recruitment process and employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status. We don't tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and we encourage all suitable applicants to apply for open positions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,700.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person