Life at IGS
IGS was founded in 2013, bringing together decades of combined farming and engineering experience. We built an agritech business focused on advancing crop production through vertical farming technology.
We have three sites across Scotland, located in Edinburgh, Inverkeithing, and Invergowrie. Since our inception, we’ve focused on bringing together the best and brightest minds to form our team, creating a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
How we support our people
We are a team focused on solving complex challenges. Our culture reflects this. We encourage new ideas, support collaboration, and create space for open, constructive discussion.
When someone joins IGS, they become part of a wider effort. They will work across teams, contribute to how we operate, and help to shape the business.
Engaging employees
We value bringing together representatives from across the business. Our team focuses on making IGS a great place to work by listening, sharing feedback, and leading initiatives that reflect what matters most.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our team supports an inclusive working environment. We take practical steps to make sure everyone feels supported and able to perform at their best.
Health, safety and wellbeing
We maintain high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring our team are supported in their day-to-day work.
What a career with IGS looks like
Benefits & rewards
Working at IGS is more than a job. We aim to create an environment where people feel supported, valued, and able to grow.
Work-life balance
- Hybrid working model – this combines time on-site with remote working, recognising the value of both
- 35 days annual leave
- time off for volunteering, study, and development
- a day off for your birthday
Pension
- Our pension provider is The People’s Pension. You will be enrolled automatically when you join, with the option to opt out
- IGS contributes 6%, with an additional 3% coming from your salary. You can increase your contributions at any time. Salary sacrifice is also available
Salary
- We offer a market-competitive salary that grows with your responsibilities and performance. Salaries are reviewed at least annually
Private health insurance
- Private medical cover is available for you and your family, giving you access to care when you need it
Income protection
- if you experience long-term illness, we provide 50% of your basic salary after 13 weeks of absence
- we also offer death in service cover. If you pass away while employed by IGS, four times your basic salary will be paid to a nominated beneficiary
Volunteering
- we encourage employees to give back to local communities, helping charities, causes or programmes that are important to them
- this includes STEM talks, charitable matching, and charitable payroll giving
Company sick pay
- if you are unable to work due to illness, we provide up to four weeks of full sick pay each year
Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
- you can access up to 39% off a new bike and accessories through our Cycle to Work scheme and pay nothing upfront. Payments are taken from your salary in a tax-efficient way
- we offer an electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles, supporting more sustainable travel. Through salary sacrifice, you can lease a zero-emission vehicle over two, three or four years. The package includes insurance, servicing, maintenance, and road tax
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Our teams
Our people work across four core teams to develop and support our vertical farming technology globally. Explore each team and learn more about how we work at IGS.
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People shape everything we do, from the technology we build to how we work together and what we achieve through that.
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