Job Description
Assistant Farm Manager – Soft & Stone Fruit
Type: Permanent | Salary: Dependent on experience
Accommodation: Shared on-site available
Holidays: 28 days incl. bank holidays + Christmas–New Year leave
We’re hiring an Assistant Farm Manager to join our thriving soft and stone fruit enterprise, supplying top-tier produce to leading UK supermarkets. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on crop production and irrigation management, supporting the farms harvesting operation, and team management.
What You’ll Do
• Lead seasonal production, constructin and irrigation teams
• Plan crop cycles
• Monitor crop performance and quality
• Support harvesting best practise
• Ensure compliance with supermarket and industry standards
• Collaborate with agronomists and technical teams
• Maintain records and support staff training
What We’re Looking For
• Experience in commercial fruit production (soft & stone fruit ideal)
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a 'Can Do' attitude
• Skilled in crop planning, production, precision irrigation, and quality control
• Familiarity with Red Tractor, BRCGS, and supermarket protocols
• Willingness to work weekends/overtime during peak season
Would be useful
•\tPA1, PA2a, PA3a, PA6
•\tExperience of Priva Irrigation Systems
Apply now or message us to learn more!
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