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Assistant Production manager - SOFT FRUIT PRODUCTION
Location: Herefordshire
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 + 2-bed flat available for the right candidate
Hours: 48 hrs/week in peak (summer), 39 hrs/week in off-season
Holidays: 28 days including Bank Holidays
Are you a hands-on leader with experience in farm operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to manage large seasonal teams? We're looking for a Assistant production manager to join our dynamic operation at the peak of our soft fruit season.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and monitor soft fruit production with a focus on quality and efficiency
* Manage and support multiple staff teams, including 200+ seasonal pickers
* Train and induct new starters to ensure smooth integration
* Maintain strict health & safety standards and reporting
* Plan labour schedules and daily workforce allocation
* Act as a key communication point for logistics and operations
* Conduct regular quality control inspections across all harvest areas
What You'll Bring:
* Full clean driving licence (essential)
* Proven experience managing multiple teams in a farm, soft fruit
* Knowledge of soft fruit harvest or growing operations
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently, especially during peak season
* Russian or Bulgarian language skills (advantageous but not essential)
What We Offer:
* £32,000 - £35,000 salary depending on experience
* 2-bed accommodation on-site
* 3%/5% pension contributions
* Sunday off every week during peak season + 1 additional day off midweek
* Structured training during off-season and clear progression pathway
This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical, motivated, and experienced leader ready to hit the ground running during our busiest season.-apply now to secure your place!
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