Trainee Crop Manager
Warwickshire Full-time Excellent Training & Progression
Looking to build a career in agriculture and food production, but don't want to get stuck behind a desk? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We're working with one of the UK's biggest fresh produce businesses to hire a Trainee Crop Manager - someone with ambition, drive, and a love of the outdoors who's ready to kickstart a career in large-scale farming.
This isn't just about farming in the traditional sense. It's about learning how to grow, manage, and deliver crops at scale for one of the UK's most successful fresh food suppliers. You'll be supporting experienced Crop Managers to maximise yield and quality, managing seasonal teams, and learning the ropes of everything from irrigation and pest control to forecasting and variety trials.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting Crop Managers with the growing and harvesting of crops
Helping to plan and run day-to-day operations in the field
Leading and motivating seasonal and permanent staff when required
Learning about crop husbandry, pest control, forecasting, and trials
Assisting with admin, record-keeping, audits, and environmental stewardship
Ensuring machinery, labour, and time are used effectively
Getting stuck into the practical side of large-scale crop production while developing management skills
Who We're Looking For
Someone who's ambitious, curious, and eager to learn
A natural team player who enjoys working outdoors
Strong communicator who can motivate and support others
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
Keen eye for detail, with the ability to problem-solve on the go
A full driving licence is essential
You don't need years of farming experience - this is a trainee role designed to help you develop into a future Crop Manager. What you do need is enthusiasm, resilience, and the willingness to learn.
Why This Role?
Work with one of the UK's leading fresh produce businesses
Hands-on role with a mix of fieldwork and team management
Fantastic training and mentoring from experienced Crop Managers
Clear career progression with opportunities to step into management
Be part of a business that values innovation, sustainability, and its people
Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on, email or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date; just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.