Assistant Farm Manager
Assistant Farm Manager - Warwickshire / Leicestershire - £45,000 + Property
The Company:
A well established and progressive arable and fresh produce farm is seeking a hands on Assistant Farm Manager to support day to day farm operations and work closely with the Farm Manager. This role offers genuine responsibility, variety and clear progression within a growing and sustainability minded business.
This opportunity would suit an experienced operator or junior manager looking to step into a more senior role while remaining actively involved in field operations across multiple sites. This is for a market leading fresh produce farm growing salads, squash and pumpkins.
The Job:
- Supporting the Farm Manager with daily operational and planning activities
- Acting as second in command and making decisions in the Farm Manager’s absence
- Hands on involvement in drilling, spraying, crop establishment, husbandry, irrigation and harvesting
- Supervising, leading, and allocating daily workloads to seasonal and permanent staff
- Operating and overseeing machinery and equipment
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety, food safety and assurance standards
- Contributing to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives
- Taking initiative and driving operational decisions when required
The Candidate:
- Experience in arable and fresh produce farming
- PA1,PA2 and PA6 Certification
- Comfortable managing people while remaining hands on
- Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
- Proactive, reliable and keen to progress into a Farm Manager role
- Interest in sustainable and efficient farming practices
The Package:
- Salary: £38,000–£45,000 DOE
- Reduced rental property included for the right candidate
- Long-term career progression
- Supportive team environment within a forward thinking operation
Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, GHartwell@agriRS.co.uk.
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