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!
📧 To apply, send your CV to kathryn.van