Jobs in Kirriemuir

Job Title: Technical Operator

Location: Invergowrie, Dundee

Salary: Competitive Basic Salary plus Excellent Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

About us:

At Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), we're transforming global agriculture. Our advanced indoor vertical farming technology empowers growers to produce crops sustainably, consistently and anywhere in the world. As a fast-growing Agritech innovator, we are building the future of food production, and we'd love you to join us.

About the role:

We are looking for someone join our team in Invergowrie. Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, the Technical Operator role combines the day-to-day activities of sowing, measuring and harvesting crops, as well as being the site support for planned and reactive maintenance of equipment, infrastructure and systems.

Key duties:

Support the growing lifecycle including sowing, germination, launching, growing, and harvesting
Carry out crop maintenance activities (cleaning, trimming) to ensure crop health and trial integrity
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on farm and site equipment
Repair and maintain electro‑mechanical systems to maximise equipment availability and reliability
Lead or support deep cleaning operations, including towers, equipment, and fertigation tanksAbout you:

You are likely to have hands on experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, farming or production environments You know about crop husbandry, horticulture, plant science or agronomy. You may be a time served or qualified engineer or you might have considerable operational experience. You are comfortable switching between physical, technical and analytical tasks. You have great attention to detail and you are a strong team player.

Why join us:

At IGS, we believe in rewarding talent, passion and commitment. Core benefits include:

7 weeks' holiday
Employer pension contribution
Private healthcare (opt in)
Company sick pay, income protection and life assurance (4x salary)Plus, a range of flexible benefits designed to help you grow-professionally and personally:

£1,000 annual Learning & Development budget
Paid birthday holiday and volunteering leave
£800 flexible benefits allowance
Cycle-to-work, gym membership and EV leasing schemesWe provide all the equipment and support you need to make an impact from day one.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Agritech Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Vertical Farming, Horticulture Technician, Electro-mechanical Repair, Crop Husbandry, Plant Science, Irrigation Systems, Facility Maintenance, Production Technician, Farm Operations, Agricultural Engineering, Fertigation Systems, Plant Pathology, and Field Service Technician will also be considered for this role