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Top & Stone Fruit Manager – Kent – Competitive salary + Accommodation
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Posted 29 September Salary Competitive Salary + Accommodation LocationKent Discipline ReferenceBF -
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Top & Stone Fruit Manager
Top & Stone Fruit Manager – Kent – Competitive Salary + Accommodation
The Job:
Top & Stone Fruit Manager based in Kent. The successful candidate will oversee day to day management and long-term development of a -hectare orchard, including crop planning, cultural operations, pest and disease management, irrigation, harvest organisation, and ensuring premium quality standards are met. The role also involves managing seasonal and permanent staff, liaising with packhouse and agronomists, and implementing continual improvements to achieve consistent yields.
The Company:
A well invested, forward thinking fruit production business in Kent, specialising in top and stone fruit. The company is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable practices, providing a supportive environment for staff development and operational excellence.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience in commercial fruit production (top and/or stone fruit)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proactive, hands on and excellent problem-solving ability
- Knowledge of modern orchard systems, machinery and crop husbandry techniques
- FACTS and/or BASIS qualifications desirable but not essential
The Package:
- Competitive salary package DOE
- Accommodation available on site if required
- Opportunity to take a leading role within a well-invested business with long-term vision