Assistant Farm Manager – Fresh Produce / Field Crops - South Lincolnshire
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
This is a practical, operational role focused entirely on field crop farming. Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will support the planning, growing, harvesting, and post‑harvest handling of crops, ensuring produce is grown efficiently, safely and to customer specification. The role includes team management, crop monitoring, and operational compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support day‑to‑day field crop operations, including planting, growing, harvesting and post‑harvest handling
* Oversee harvesting activities, ensuring continuity of crop supply
* Monitor crop condition and post‑harvest quality to minimise waste
* Assist with crop planning to meet customer demand and delivery schedules
* Supervise and develop field and harvesting teams, including seasonal and agency labour
* Maintain high standards of field and yard hygiene and housekeeping
* Ensure all operations comply with health & safety and safe systems of work
* Carry out risk assessments, inspections, and audits, closing out actions promptly
* Ensure accurate reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses
* Provide training, instruction, and supervision to operatives
* Manage holidays, sickness, and absence in line with company procedures
* Ensure compliance with technical, environmental, hygiene, and food safety standards
The Company
A well established commercial fresh produce business operating a large scale field crop farming operation is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to support the production of field‑grown crops. The business supplies major retail and foodservice customers and operates to high technical, food safety and efficiency standards.
The Candidate
* Background in traditional field crop or large‑scale agricultural operations
* Understanding of factors affecting crop quality, yield, and harvest performance
* Knowledge of pesticide use and crop protection practices
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills
* Confident IT skills and record keeping
* Clear communication and people‑management skills
* Experience within commercial fresh produce or field crop production
* Knowledge of storage and post‑harvest handling of field crops
* ND in Agriculture or equivalent
* Minimum Level 2 NVQ (or equivalent)
The Package
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, CLevent@agriRS.co.uk.
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