Agronomist

Company: Ceylon Green Flavours

Location: Welimada, Sri Lanka

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

Ceylon Green Flavours is seeking a motivated, hands-on Agronomist (Greenhouse) to join our growing agricultural operation in the Welimada area. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day greenhouse crop production, ensuring optimal plant health, yield, and quality while supervising field staff. We are looking for a proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic and a results-driven mindset to help scale up daily operations.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in greenhouse cultivation; open-field farming experience is an advantage.
• Prior experience with crops such as Gherkins, Tomato, Bell Pepper, Capsicum, Chilies. Floriculture experience would be an advantage.
• Qualification: HND or BSc in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related field (required). Part-time BSc undergraduates would be considered.
• Basic English communication and computer skills.
• Preferably based around Welimada, Keppetipola, or Bandarawela.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on, practical approach to Crop Management
• Strong people Management and Supervisory Skills
• Good communication skills
• Documentation and record-keeping ability
• Effective time management
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse teams

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily greenhouse operations including planting, irrigation, fertigation, and pest/disease management
• Monitor crop growth, EC/pH levels, and environmental conditions
• Supervise and coordinate field and greenhouse workers
• Maintain accurate crop and production records, and report regularly on production performance
• Ensure adherence to quality and yield targets
• Recommend and implement improvements to cultivation practices
• Operate climate control systems to maintain optimal greenhouse conditions

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits are tailored to experience and education, with additional incentives tied to results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send their CV to ceylongreenflavours@gmail.com.

Closing Date: 05th October 2026