The Job Role Details:
As a Soft Fruit Grower Manager, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of berry crops including strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. You will lead growing operations, oversee crop quality, manage seasonal teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Soft Fruit Grower Manager - Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee day-to-day growing operations for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries
* Monitor crop development and apply best practice agronomy techniques
* Lead, motivate, and manage picking and husbandry teams throughout the season
* Conduct regular crop walks to assess crop health and plan harvest schedules
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, and environmental standards
* Support irrigation planning, pest and disease management, and nutrient applications
* Maintain detailed records on crop performance, inputs, and compliance
* Operate and assist with field machinery and tractor work when required
* Communicate effectively with a multicultural seasonal workforce
* Contribute to the farm's sustainability, biodiversity, and regenerative practices
Soft Fruit Grower Manager - Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have/be:
* A strong background in soft fruit production and crop husbandry
* Hands-on experience growing strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries (preferred)
* A proactive and detail-focused approach to growing operations
* Proven leadership and team management skills
* A valid UK driving license (tractor or machinery skills beneficial)
* Good communication skills - fluency in Russian or an Eastern European language is a bonus
* Knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and environmental compliance within horticulture
How to Apply:
Please click on the "apply now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.
The Industry (Key Words):
Soft Fruit Grower, Berry Production, Crop Management, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Harvest Supervisor, Fresh Produce, Team Leadership, Horticulture, Agriculture, Compliance, Sustainability.
We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Be assured that your application will be managed in complete confidence, and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.
About Us:
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry-leading organisations across the UK and internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of agriculture, farming, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education.