Agronomist - Fresh Produce Crop Production
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Do you hold a FACTS and/or BASIS qualification (or are you actively working towards one)?
Do you have hands‑on experience providing agronomy advice and managing crop performance in a commercial farming or agronomy environment?
Are you looking for a non‑sales agronomy role focused on crop performance rather than product sales?
Location of the Job:
Scotland – Fife (with extensive travel required)
Salary & Benefits Package:
* £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
* Fully expensed company vehicle
* Private healthcare and pension
* Typically full‑time hours, with flexibility required during peak growing seasons
* Opportunity to work within a successful and progressive fresh produce business
* UK‑wide travel required, with occasional overseas travel
About the Company:
Our client is a successful fresh produce business focused on delivering high‑quality crops to market. The business is committed to sustainable agricultural practices, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards across crop production operations.
Agronomist – Role Details:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agronomist to support crop production activities within a well‑established fresh produce business. Working closely with the Head of Agriculture, you will play a key role in ensuring crops are grown to the highest standards of quality, performance, and sustainability. This is a non‑sales, in‑house agronomy role, focused entirely on crop performance and technical delivery rather than commercial input sales. This is a hands‑on, field‑based position requiring a proactive individual capable of managing agronomic performance across multiple production sites, while supporting planning, communication, and continuous improvement across operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide agronomic advice to optimise crop performance, yield, and quality
* Monitor crops regularly and advise on spray programmes and husbandry
* Support soil management, land selection, and crop establishment
* Assist in developing drilling and harvest plans alongside the management team
* Engage with suppliers to stay up to date with new developments, varieties, and inputs
* Support coordination of crop establishment and early‑stage plant development
* Work closely with internal teams to support harvest planning and crop forecasting
* Assist with product availability planning and quality monitoring
* Maintain accurate crop records and review production data
* Support crop costings, benchmarking, and performance analysis
* Ensure all work is carried out in line with environmental and sustainability objectives
* Maintain compliance with all Health & Safety policies and procedures
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:
* FACTS and/or BASIS qualified (or working towards)
* Strong agronomy background with proven experience in crop production
* Experience working within a commercial farming or agronomy environment
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Ability to work independently within a field‑based role
* Flexible approach to working hours in line with seasonal demands
* Proactive, hands‑on attitude with strong problem‑solving ability
Desirable:
* Experience working with vegetable or fresh produce crops
* Understanding of harvest operations and production planning
* Experience with crop trials or R&D activities
Working Hours:
Full‑time position, with flexibility required depending on seasonal demands.
How to Apply:
Please apply via the platform. All applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
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