Assistant Harvesting Manager Location: Holme-upon-Spalding Moor, York Hours: 5 out of 7 days per week (flexibility required including weekends and peak periods) Salary: £40,000 (full-time, permanent role) Benefits: 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Overtime opportunities during peak periods Career development in a growing and supportive environment Pension scheme (subject to eligibility) Opportunity to influence key aspects of harvesting operations The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, family-run food production business in a hands-on, operational leadership role. As the Assistant Harvesting Manager, you'll support the Harvesting Manager in all aspects of running the harvesting department - from labour planning and training to quality control, performance management and cross-functional collaboration. Your role will directly influence pick rates, product quality, team performance, and yield optimisation. You'll be working closely with Harvesting Supervisors, Pickers, and other department managers, bringing leadership, structure, and innovation to daily operations. Responsibilities Assist in the overall management of the harvesting department and cover for the Harvesting Manager as needed Deliver training, coaching and mentoring to pickers and supervisors to achieve daily pick rate targets Monitor crop readiness and coordinate staffing plans to align with ...